Charlene Harvey

Sadly on Saturday August 22, 2026, Charlene Harvey, was called to her heavenly home, she was 79 years old. Charlene Lyons was born to Tessie (Frasure) and George Lyons on August 30, 1947 in Prestonsburg, KY. Her parents divorced, and she and her Mother moved to North Judson, IN, with other family, that found work in the steel mill industry, she was 12 years old. IN 1961 her Mother remarried a North Judson man, Robert Medbourn (step-Dad), and two years later she had an adopted baby brother Greg Medbourn. A graduate of North Judson-San Pierre High School, she always had a fond love for her Bluejays, and always contributed by working within her class of 1965. While in high school she dated and fell in love with Allen Harvey. They were married January 21, 1966, and they celebrated 53 years of marriage together until Allen’s death July 17, 2019. Charlene was creative in the art of design going back to her high school days. In her senior year she meet a lady named Lil Bogart, owner Pioneer Florist, and the rest is history. She worked for Bogart for ten years, and with Bogart’s encouragement she started her own Florist and Gift Shop (Char’s Florist & Gifts) in neighboring Knox, IN during the Fall of 1978. Knox, IN became her life for the next 41 years. She loved working with everyone in Starke County, performing 412 weddings and many more funerals. Her favorite was the ‘Holiday of Love,’ Valentine’s Day! In 2018 she retired from her shoppe in Knox, and has spent her last years back home in North Judson, IN. A huge Chicago Cubs fan, she finally got to watch every game, via cable TV, and she did! Charlene is survived by her son Mark Harvey, recently from Indianapolis, IN. One brother-in-law: Bill Harvey, Orlando, FL. One sister-in-law: Wendy Medbourn, Lafayette, IN. One aunt: Janice (Frasure) Kane, North Judson, IN; Two uncles: Jack Frasure, North Judson, IN; Bobby Frasure, Portage, IN. Six nieces: Kathy Holmes, North Liberty, IN; Robin (Frasure) Noble, North Judson, IN; Debbie (Frasure) Bolen, North Judson, IN; Julie Harvey, Noblesville, IN; Mandy (Medbourn) Nielson, North Judson, IN; Carrie Harvey, Plymouth, IN; Debbie Bolen, North Judson, IN; Robin Noble, North Judson, IN. Four nephews: Brian Harvey, Zionsville, IN; Reece Medbourn, Layfayette, IN; Hunter Medbourn, North Judson, IN; Brendan Medbourn, Lafayette, IN. With several cousins from Detroit, MI; Willard, OH; Nashville, TN; Huntsville, AL and Hobart, IN. Charlene will be laid to rest Saturday September 5, 2026, with visitation (a lite breakfast will be served) 11am to 1pm (CDT) funeral beginning at 1:30pm at the St. Peter Lutheran Church, North Judson, IN, followed by Irish graveside service (bagpiper). Charlene requested no luncheon. Although she was in the floral business, she had always said she didn’t want any flowers, she didn’t want anyone to fuss. However, she wished, if people choose, to make any donations to the St. Peter Lutheran Church’s Alter Guild. Charlene was a rare GEM, loved by all who ever knew her…even Conway Twitty. I too will forever miss her, God’s Speed Mom!

Charlene Harvey

August 30, 1947 - August 22, 2026