Charlotte Mae Carnahan, 78 of Nixa, MO passed away November 26, 2013. She was born July 11, 1935 in Denver, CO to John and Molly (Frickell) Beaver.

Charlotte retired as a secretary with the Red Cross. She enjoyed time with family, friends especially children, loved animals, cooking and working in flower gardens.

She is preceded by her parents, sister, uncle, nephew, two dogs Butchy and Huey and a horse Honis.

Charlotte is survived by four children Barbara McCown, Betty Williams, Steve Carnahan all of Springfield, Dale Carnahan and wife Norma of Clever, MO, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

A visitation will be on Friday, November 29, 2013 from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 W. State Hwy EE, Springfield, MO with a graveside service to follow in the White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

Donations may be made to Humane Society of Southwest Missouri, 3161 W. Norton Rd., Springfield, MO 65803.