Charlotte Ann Christenson was an Upholstery Shop Owner- Certified Nusrsiing Assistant- Certified Medical Assistant.
1 Charlotte Ann Snover, 75, of Ottawa, KS passed away Friday, January 18, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born October 18, 1943 in Farmington, New Mexico, the daughter of Eugene Christenson and Geraldine Christenson. As a child, Charlotte traveled the US with her family due to her father being a traveling brick mason. They settled in Hutchinson, KS and later to Topeka, KS.
Charlotte met Robert Edmund “Smokey” Snover Jr., in 1967 and later married. They made Beaumont, Texas their home, until later returning to Kansas.
Charlotte is survived by six children; Lyle Wheeler of Burlington, KS, Cora Lynn (Doran Wormell), of Pomona KS, Robin (Steve Phillips) of Olathe, KS, Dustin Snover (Kathy) of Ottawa, KS, Robert "Bobby" Snover (Robin "Choley") of Ottawa, Kansas, Amber Snover-Dryden and friend (Jeff James), of Ottawa, KS; eleven grandchildren, Doran Ray, Brandon, Tyler, Jeremy, Brooke, Austin, Mallory, Zowie, Michael, Jaxson, Abigail; thirteen great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Charlotte was very proud of the many hats she wore in her lifetime of careers. She worked as a waitress at Ira Price’s Cafe, Topeka, KS, Catfish Kitchen, Hobos Restaurant and also earned her degree in Upholstery and worked independently out of S & S Automotive in Texas. In Ottawa, KS, Horseshoe Cafe, She was the owner and operator of two upholstery shops, Charlotte's Upholstery and Rags to Riches. She worked at Pome on the Range while earning her two degrees as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Medical Assistant from Neosho Community College in Ottawa. She worked many years at Ottawa Retirement Village Manor and Plaza Assistant living, as well as Sunset Manor of Waverly Kansas until she retired.
Hard work and dedication were obvious traits of Charlotte. She always worked hard to provide for her family. Charlotte's most proud accomplishments in life were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Charlotte's personality was very unique, she could be sweet and kind, stubborn and sassy all rolled into one. She leaves her family and friends with so many amazing memories and smiles. Charlotte always stood by her family's side, no matter right, wrong, or indifferent. She would want her family, especially her grandchildren, which she loved dearly, to keep her stubborn fire alive in their hearts forever.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Christenson; mother, Geraldine Christenson; twelve siblings, Chris, Betty, Butchy, Marvin, Donna, Tom, June, Shirley, Billy, Harold, Elsie and Vivian; grandson, Trevor Wormell; great granddaughter, Zailin Wormell, and son-in-law, Derick Dryden.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Ottawa. Burial will follow at Central Cemetery, Pomona, KS. Family will meet with friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday January 25, 2019 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Charlotte Snover Memorial Fund sent in c/o Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, P.O. Box 14, Ottawa, KS 66067. Condolences to the family may be sent through www.lamb-roberts.com.