Charlene Brainard, 89, of Grand Prairie, TX passed away peacefully on the 23rd of November 2024. Charlene was born November 11, 1935 in Venus, TX to Verdel and Ada Major. Charlene is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Loyd Brainard; her daughters, Vicki Elder (Don), Kathy Elder (Frank), Carla Brainard Hanks all of Carlisle, Arkansas; her sons, Eddie Brainard (Josie) of Alvarado, Texas, David Brainard (Mariam) of Sachse, Texas; and her brother, Billy Major (Freda) of Crowley, Texas. Charlene is proceeded in death by her son, Dale Brainard (2016); her parents, Verdel and Ada; her brother Gary Major; and her sisters, Pauline Waters, Maxine Jetton, and Earlene Mathis. Charlene has 15 Grandchildren, 20 Great-Grandchildren, and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren. She loved spending time with her family, traveling to Arkansas and going to yard sales with her husband.
Visitation is Monday, November 25, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in Grand Prairie, Texas. A graveside service will be Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Carlisle Cemetery in Carlisle, Arkansas.