Rogene D. Pefley

Rogene “Gene” D. Pefley, age 93, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Hope Landing in Charlotte. She was born November 10, 1927, in Manistee, the daughter of Herbert and Florence (Knotts) Ringel. In 1947, Gene married Darwin Pefley in Syracuse, New York. Gene was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She worked to maintain a beautiful home and family her entire life. Both Gene and Darwin enjoyed their time spent in Arizona. While there they would often take a bus trip to visit the casino. Gene enjoyed bowling, pinochle, and watching TV Land reruns. She was affectionately known as the cookie monster due to her love for cookies. Lemon and oatmeal raisin were her favorites!
The family would like to thank the entire staff at Hope Landing and Hospice of Lansing for their exceptional care.
She is survived by her daughter: Darlene (Harold) Foutch of Flint, Sandra (Keith) July of Charlotte; grandson, Michael (Angie) July of Grand Rapids; and great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Thomas, and Dominick July.
Gene was preceded in death, by her parents; husband, Darwin; and grandson, Mark July.
In keeping with Gene’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time.
Those desiring, may make contributions in Gene’s memory to the Gary Sinise Foundation, P.O. Box 368, Woodland Hills, California 91365 or garysinisefoundation.org.