CHARETTE, Kathy Sue  Age 56, of Swartz Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. A time for sharing will begin at 6 PM followed by a prayer service at 7 PM Sunday, April 23, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd. Cremation will follow the services. The family will receive friends from 1 PM until the time of services on Sunday. Kathy was born April 25, 1949 in Coal City, WV, the daughter of Virgil and Josephine Hope. Surviving are: husband of 37 years, Gary Charette of Swartz Creek; three daughters, Amy (Tony) Paul, Janice (Eric) Schuchaskie, Anita (Jim) Spencer, all of Swartz Creek; eight grandchildren, Megan, Katie, Sarah, Gavin, A.J., Chase, James, and Kegan; mother, Josephine Hope; two brothers, Frank (Judy) Hope, Henry (Aline) Hope. She was preceded in death by: her father, Virgil. Friends may share an online condolence or post a tribute atwww.sharpfuneralhomes.com.