Charlotte June Watkins (Sanson) August 26, 1935 – May 19, 2026
Charlotte passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, reuniting in heaven with the love of her life, Randy.

Charlotte was born in Greenfield, IL on August 26, 1935 to Gerald Dean and Freida Fern Sanson.
She leaves behind her loving children, Gay Dene Watkins (David), Bradley Watkins and Tara Urbanski (Mike).
“Granny,” as she loved to be called, was a proud and devoted grandmother to William “Buck”, Cale (Kayla),
Kirker, Ellie, and Mikey. She cherished her bonus grandchildren, Daniel and Lauren and was overjoyed to
become “Great Granny” to Truett, the son of Cale and Kayla.
Oldest of four, Charlotte is survived by her loving siblings, Charles Sanson, Gregory Sanson, and Ginger
Weaver.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Char lived life with energy, grace and style. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength and the
beautiful way she made everyone feel welcomed and loved. Her legacy lives on through family and friends
fortunate enough to have known her.
Charlotte’s remains will be at her final resting place, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
The Celebration of Life will be at Mayslake Village  Our Lady’s Chapel 1801 35th St., Oak Brook, IL at 10:00 AM, on August 15th.
In lieu of flowers,contributions can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on behalf of her
grandchildren or the American Heart Association. Thank you on behalf of our family

Arrangements entrusted to Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home. Info 630-852-8000 or westsuburbanfh.com