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Charlotte Ann McBride

April 16, 1931 - December 9, 2022

Charlotte Ann McBride, 91, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, December 9, 2022, in Lynchburg General Hospital with family and her favorite music.

She was born April 16, 1931, in Aliquippa, PA to the late Joseph and Viola (Cameron) Dunn.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Donald H. McBride in 2005. They were married on January 18, 1950.

Her sweet nature will be sadly missed by her four children, Diana (Donald) Marsico, North Apollo, PA, Barbara (Dan) Bryan, Hanover, PA, Donald McBride Jr., Lynchburg, VA Ronald (Shelly) McBride, Lynchburg VA.

She wanted to be remembered as the fun, music loving, craft making, game playing Grandma to Amy (Greg) Purvis, Holly Springs, NC; Tami (Michael) Aubele, Pittsburgh, PA; Lisa (James) Dilick, North Apollo, PA; Brian and Mark Pepal, St. Petersburg, FL; Sandi Pepal, Hanover, PA; Kaci (Dale) McCrickard and Tesa McBride, both of Lynchburg, VA.

She loved new babies and was tickled every time a great grandchild was born. Dylan, Jackson, Charlotte, Christian, Chancellor, Catherine, Quentin, Nick, Roman, Luke and Greyson will grow up hearing all the wonderful stories.

Charlotte is also survived by her brothers Joseph Jr. (Judith) Dunn, Annapolis, MD; William Dunn, Aliquippa, PA ; sisters Ruth Salonus, Cincinnati, OH; Nancy Fisher, Colorado Springs, CO; Sara (Carmen) Mancini, Aliquippa, PA;  brothers-in-law Tom (Karen) McBride, San Diego, CA ; Ken (Evie) McBride,  Lynchburg,  VA. and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at The Summit who did their very best to fill her days with care, compassion, and fun these last few years.

Per Charlotte’s wishes there will be no services.

Donations in her name can be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory of Lynchburg is assisting the family.

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So very sorry to hear of Aunt Charlotte’s passing! I have such fond, loving memories of her, Uncle Donny and the cousins ♥️sending love, light and prayers to you all

Posted by Heather DeMartino on December 14, 2022

Diane and family! So sorry for your loss. Barbara and I offer our deepest condolences and sympathy and hope you'll find some comfort knowing she's in a much better place!💕

Posted by Ric& Barbara Owen on December 13, 2022

My deepest sympathy and love to the whole family.

Posted by Laura Jean Mundell on December 13, 2022

My deepest sympathy to the entire family. She was such a kind and loving person. She will be missed by many. She left her family with so many wonderful memories.

Posted by Debbie Ferrington on December 13, 2022

Dear Diane, Diane's family, and the entire McBride family: Please accept my sympathies during this time. Your mother was the sweetest soul and such a wonderful lady I had the honor to have known. She was just amazing and she loved all of you so very much. Please know that I will be praying for comfort for all of you. Her spirit will live on through all of you. Please call if there is anything I can do to help. Love you all. Carol Kopnicky

Posted by Carol Kopnicky on December 12, 2022

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