Priscilla Marie Charles, known to her family and friends as "Sweetie," entered eternal rest at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital on Monday, August 19, 2019, at 4:30 pm.

Priscilla was born on July 8, 1933, in Freetown, Louisiana, in Iberia Parish to the late Foster Charles and Earline Livingston Charles.  After moving to Roanoke, Louisiana at an early age, she remained there until her heavenly departure.  She was a life-long member of Saint James Baptist Church, where she was baptized at an early age. She served as President of the Youth Choir and was a Director and Organizer of the Youth Church and Community Events.  She was also Treasurer of the Roanoke True Friend Benevolent Society, which was a community organization that gave financial aid to those who needed medical care.  She received her High School Diploma from Jefferson Davis Parish Training School in 1952, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Grambling State University in 1956.  She taught school in Holmwood, LA. in Calcasieu Parish and Welsh, LA. and Lacassine, LA. in Jefferson Davis Parish, where she retired in 1992 after 35 years of service.

She leaves to mourn one brother, Foster R. Charles (Vina) of Lake Charles, Louisiana; one sister, Ruby L. Charles of Roanoke, Louisiana; one sister-in-law, Margaret Noah of Thibodeaux, Louisiana; one Godson, John H. Charles (Gayle) of Tallahassee, Florida; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Foster & Earline Charles; one sister, Elnora J. Charles Cole of Merced, California; one brother, James Noah of Thibodeaux, Louisiana; and one brother-in-law, M.C. Cole of Merced, California.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 24, 2019, in Saint James Baptist Church in Roanoke, LA. with Reverend Dr. Willie Maynard officiating.  Visitation will be in the church from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.  Burial will be in Peterson Memorial Cemetery in Jennings, Louisiana, under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings.