Charlotte Frances TABOR

TABOR, Charlotte Frances Smith, passed quietly into the arms of her Heavenly Father on March 27, 2011. Cremation has taken place and interment will be at White Chapel Cemetery in the spring. Charlotte was born December 12, 1912 in Bramwell, West Virginia. Her parents were Franklin Smith and Charlotte (Lottie Elliott). She married Paul Edward Tabor on September 2, 1929. Charlotte was known for her outstanding musical abilities. She was a member of the Bramwell United Methodist Church where she played organ, piano and sang. This church and her memories of it were always in her heart. Throughout her life she used her music to touch people. She was the author of several songs and published "The Church on the Hill." She also wrote many poems and several would appear in her local paper. Charlotte and her husband moved to Ferndale, Michigan and raised seven children there until his retirement. They then moved to their farm in Princeton, West Virginia. Charlotte lived in the Princeton area for many years before relocating to Fenton, MI. She was an active member of the Spanishburg United Methodist Church were she was choir conductor and music coordinator. Charlotte was surrounded by her remaining children and many loved ones in her last days. Lance and Sally Tabor of Princeton, West Virginia, Charlotte Tabor Morey and husband George of Fenton and Patricia Tabor Dunn and husband David of State Road, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul, sons, Franklin Edward, Robert Lowell, Carlyle Paul and Charles Allan. Her music sustained her through these heart wrenching losses. She leaves behind 26 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. Also many nieces and nephews. She loved them all and never forgot them. A special thanks to daughter-in-law Clare Tabor for her many kindnesses. They took many trips together that Charlotte treasured the memories of. To granddaughter Kathy Tabor Cross and siblings for the many gifts you sent to her and to Clayton "Bird" Frick for being her musical partner in her days at Fenton Health Care. He was a good friend to her and their duets will be missed. Thank you to the special nurses and aides who loved her. Last but not least to George Morey for faithfully taking her tea and conversation every morning. He lovingly cared for her everyday without fail. Our world has lost the beautiful music she made but I know heaven is happy to have this lovely musical angel in their midst. We will miss you, sweet Mother. Tributes may be shared on the obituaries page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com