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Charlene Ann Harris of Gregory, Michigan, age 82, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Angela Hospice in Livonia. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph A. & Dolores Pearl Weinburger.

Charlene was a Master Gardener and member of the Chelsea Area Garden Club. An avid horticulturist, she was a co-founder of the American Conifer Society Central Region and editor of their quarterly bulletin for 5 years. Charlene taught many classes on gardening and designed and landscaped many gardens in the area. Later in life she began working with ceramics, and her work was sold in numerous art fairs and shops.

She is survived by her husband, 2 children, a granddaughter, a brother and sister, and several nieces and nephews.

A private gathering will be held. 


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#6 JOHN PARISHO 2025-12-09 15:06
Wade, I am so sorry to hear of Charlene’s passing. Although its been many years since I have seen her and or worked for her. I did follow her gardening in Chelsea. She will be missed. RIP Charlene.
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#5 Susan Beecher 2025-12-09 14:49
I am so sorry to hear of Charlene's passing. She was an amazing woman. So many talents. I loved hearing the stories of her life.
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#4 Marsi Darwin 2025-12-09 14:14
I was so sorry to hear this news from Lorin on Sunday. I saw Charlene’s “Clayart” plate in town recently and tried to flag her down, but I guess she had already passed. I purchased several pieces from her at West of the Moon and will think of her fondly each time I use one. My condolences to Wade and family.
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#3 Brian & Carol McLaug 2025-12-07 08:32
Wade, we are so sorry to hear of Charlene’s passing. We cherished getting to know you both during Carol’s time at West of the Moon gallery. Charlene was such a talented ceramic artist, and we loved visiting your gardens in the Gregory woods. We know her fierce, fun- loving soul will be with us when we garden or hang her Xmas ornament on our tree this year and always. Thank you Charlene for touching our lives ❤️
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#2 Joe and Lorin Kummet 2025-12-06 19:48
We are just so sad to hear this news! Charlene had kept us on our toes as friends, art colleagues and in our garden for most of our time in Chelsea. She was indeed a force to be reckoned with. She loved my banana cream pies and we loved her. Just heard about this now. We will miss her so much. Wade give us a call. And family we are so very sorry for your loss!
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#1 Marcia White 2025-12-04 14:57
Wade, I am so sorry for your loss. Charlene was such a force to be reckoned with. Such a great person, her gardens are markable. Wishing you peaceful heart at this time. Marcia
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