Charlene Margaret Gaddy-Elder

Charlene Margaret Gaddy-Elder, 63, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on September 12th, 2025, at the home of her son.

Charlene was born January 30th, 1962, in Chatham County, to the late Charles Thomas and Margaret Anderson Gaddy. She is preceded in death by her parents; her life partner, Andy Elder; and her brother, Terry Gaddy.

Charlene was a 1980 graduate of Jordan Matthews High School and a 1984 graduate of Louisburg College. She was employed as an Office Administrator at a Sprinkler Installation business. Charlene played the piano for 25 years and was very talented. She was a member of Piney Grove Methodist Church where she was the church treasurer, youth leader, and was in the church choir. In her spare time, she loved working in her yard and feeding deer and birds. She also loved traveling with youth. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Charles David Elder and his wife, Stephanie of Castle Hayne, NC; her grandson, Tatum Elder; and her sister-in-law, Diane Elder Johnson.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, September 19th, 2025, at Piney Grove Methodist Church at 2 pm with Reverend Jim Folks and Reverend Andreas Kjernald officiating. Inurnment will be at Chatham Memorial Park at a later date. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 17th and Thursday, September 18th, 2025, from 3-7 pm at Terry and Cindy Ellington’s home, 183 Issac Drive, Siler City, NC 27344.

Memorials may be made to Piney Grove Methodist Church Music Fund, PO Box 9, Siler City, NC 27344.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Gaddy-Elder family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com