Charlene L. Ripley, 88, went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2022, after being hospitalized for three weeks in Odessa, Texas.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Johnny Ripley, and two of her four children. Charlene was born Hamlin, Texas, on March 30, 1933. She moved to Alpine, Texas, in 1943, and lived there ever since then.

She was an animal lover, and when she was younger, she especially enjoyed owning and riding horses. Charlene was also a talented bass guitar player. She and Johnny were part of a Western band called The Alpine Mountaineers for about five years. They play at the Edelweiss in Alpine and for private parties and other functions.

Most of all, Charlene had a loving and generous heart. She was like an angel for people in need. She loved everyone, and she will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

Services pending.