Charlotte Louise (Randle) Titsworth

Charlotte Louise Titsworth, 79, of Walshville passed away Monday morning, September 23, 2013, at Hillsboro Area Hospital in Hillsboro, IL.

Charlotte was born October 2, 1933, in rural Walshville, IL, a daughter of Louie and Margaret (Hicks) Randle. Charlotte married John Wesley Titsworth , on September 30, 1950, and he passed away November 24, 2010.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her father, Louie Randle, mother, Margaret Randle, husband, John Wesley Titsworth, sisters, Pauline Faulkner, Lorene Lay, Helen Vollentine, Wilma Priddle, and Lois Payne, brothers, Kenneth Randle, and Maurice Randle.

Charlotte was a homemaker all her life, taking care of her three children.

Family and friends may call Wednesday, September 25, 2013 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Litchfield Family Funeral Service. 700 South State St. Litchfield, IL

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Thursday,September 26, 2013, at The Christian Church of Litchfield with Steve Revisky, Senior Minister and Paul Jones, Assoc. Minister, officiating

Charlotte will be laid to rest next to her husband in Elm Lawn Cemetery in Litchfield, IL

Surviving are her daughter, Linda Lee (Dennis) Moore of Walshville, IL, son, John Alan (Cathy) Titsworth of Walshville, IL, son, Gary Randle (Cheryl) Titsworth of Chesterfield, IL, 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, sister, Bernice Akeman of Taylor Springs, IL, brother, Don Randle of Litchfield, brother, Shirley (Elaine) Randle of Irving, IL, brother, Charles (Frances) Randle of Litchfield and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to The Christian Church of Litchfield or the American Diabetes Association

Words shared by grandchilren, written by Julie Titsworth:

So many of you remember Charlotte as a mother, sister, aunt, neighbor, congregant, and friend.  But we can only speak about her role as a grandmother.  And she was a spectacular one.  Out of all the many roles she played in life, it was evident to all that being a grandparent was one she cherished dearly.

Our grandma was a woman of faith.  We remember seeing her deep in devotions every morning.  Reading her Bible and living by its’ teachings was of utmost importance to her. She and Paw Paw were a constant fixture at every service and class. They loved the time of fellowship with others.  She encouraged us to love and serve the Lord, and often took us along with her as they delivered meals on wheels, cleaned at the church and at church camp, visited shut ins, and even allowed us to assist her in writing cards and letters of encouragement to church members.

Our grandma was also a woman of fashion, although she might deny it. She was married in a beautiful, but untraditional, peacock blue, tea length, satin dress. She favored the color pink and was blessed with long legs and a tiny waist.  She was an impeccable dresser and Christy, Andrea, and myself recall many hours spent playing dress up in her old dresses and scarves.  She was always put together, no matter if she was on her way to church, or picking beans in the garden.  Not out of vanity, mind you, she was simply following in the way of many ladies of her generation. I can still recall the horrified look on her face when I informed her on my first break home from university, that many girls often wore pajamas to class.

Our grandma had a feisty side, too.  While visiting her at home one day, she remarked how irate she was to find a possum on her deck that morning, eating the food she had left out for a stray cat.  We asked her what she did with such a discovery, and she simply replied—“Well, I gave that possum a good kick with my foot!” Later on in life, after she had first entered the nursing home, we were sitting with her when a nurse came in to check on her.  Upon leaving the nurse called out, “Charlotte, is there anything else I can do for you?”  She laughed and said, “Well I reckon a good whupping wouldn’t hurt!”

Finally, our grandmother was a woman who was passionate about her family, especially the love of her life, our beloved Paw Paw John.  At the time that our Paw Paw passed away, Grandma’s memory could be hit or miss.  But her eyes shone as she recounted for us the way they had met, at a basketball game in Walshville.  She told us that they had noticed each other right away.  Simply put, they were a perfect match.  They loved each other’s company and even had a funny repertoire they’d go through each time they sat down for a meal.  After saying grace, Paw Paw would reach across to pat her hand and say “Looks good Mommy.”  And she’d say, “Well, I hope it’s fit to eat!”

In sickness and in health took on a whole new meaning in their relationship. Grandma Charlotte had many health problems over the years, due to her diabetes and arthritis.  When she was no longer able to hang out laundry or peel potatoes, Paw Paw simply added those tasks to his list without complaint.  When she entered the nursing home before him, he endured great discomfort from his ALS, just to sit and be near her every day. 

Almost three years ago this November, many of you joined us in saying goodbye to our Paw Paw John.  We remember feeling so lost for ourselves, but mostly feeling lost for her.  It just didn’t seem right for them to be apart.  We find it touching that the date of their anniversary is close upon us, as well as what would have been her 80^th birthday. Through our grief, we celebrate her life, their life together, and the love they bestowed upon us.  We couldn’t be happier that they are together now, in a place without pain. 

John chapter 13: verses 34-35 reads…“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Thank you Grandma, for demonstrating God’s love for us.  Thank you for instilling a love of life, family, and God within us.

We miss you and we love you very much. 

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