Margaret E. Charters

Margaret E. Charters, 104, of Franklin, Indiana, passed away peacefully December 14^th, 2020. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 11^th, 1916 to parents the late Oscar and Ora (McMullen) Massey.

Margaret graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Butler University in 1937, where she studied history. During college, she was a proud member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Margaret remained an involved, valued member of Alpha Chi Omega after graduation.

On July 4^th, 1942, she married the love of her life, Clyde C. Charters. They shared 44 wonderful years together. Clyde passed away in 1986.

Margaret worked as a receptionist for Weight Watchers for many years, until “retiring” at the age of 94.

Margaret was a loving, outgoing woman. She loved music and played piano at the church she attended for many years. When her children were younger, she enjoyed being a den mother for her son’s Boy Scout troop. Margaret also enjoyed hosting family gatherings for the Indy 500 each year, as a fun excuse to get everyone together. She adored her family and will be sorely missed by all.

She is survived by her loving children, Sharon Charters and Edward (Rita) Charters; grandchildren Edward Andrew II, and Jessica Ann Charters; great-grandchildren Abigail Hodge, and Andrea Davis; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde C. Charters.

Margaret’s funeral service will be Monday, December 21^st, 2020, at 10am, at Flanner Buchanan Washington Park East. She will be laid to rest at Washington Park East Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Margaret’s honor to the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation.