Charlotte Grace

Tanner

Charlotte Grace Tanner, 83, of Elizabeth, WV, passed away on November 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 3, 1942, in Parkersburg, WV, a daughter of the late Harold L. Farnsworth and Eugenia V. Campbell.

Charlotte was a devoted homemaker who found her greatest joy in caring for her home and family. She was Baptist by faith and a faithful member of Kanawha Baptist Church for 47 years. Her love and dedication to her family were at the center of her life, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her daughter, Betty Lou (Jim) Thomas; her sons, Ray J. (Nancy) Tanner II, Charles E. Tanner, Billy Joe (Brenda) Tanner, and Keith M. Tanner; her sister, Nancy Samples; her brothers, Robert Farnsworth and John Brown; nine grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and many other extended family members and friends.

In addition to her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ray Tanner; her grandson, Corey Tanner; her sisters, Willa Jean Barker and Karen Jackson; her brothers, Ronald Farnsworth, Harold Farnsworth, and Wayne Farnsworth; and two infant daughters.

In accordance with Charlotte's wishes, there will be no services, and cremation will take place.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Adoration Hospice for the compassionate care, kindness, and support shown to Charlotte and her family during her final days.

Matheny Whited Funeral Home of Elizabeth, WV, is honored to assist the Tanner family with arrangements during this difficult time.