Charlene Mae Werneke, age 80, of Waverly, formerly of Knob Noster, passed away  Monday, September 28, 2020 at St. Luke's East in Lee's Summit.

She was born May 1, 1940 in Warrensburg the daughter of Lyle and Gladys (Shivers)  Quick.

On Feb 7, 1958, Charlene married her one true love, Sonny. They were married for a  wonderful 39 years until Sonny's passing in 1997. During the 1970's & 80's, Charlene  worked in the cafeteria at the Knob Noster Elementary School. Years later, she enjoyed  working at the "Old" Walmart in Warrensburg and later moved on to work for the family  business - Video Showcase & Tanning in Knob Noster from 2006 until it's closing in  2011. She enjoyed keeping the store tidy and visiting with all the customers. Charlene  was a longtime member of the Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Lamonte. She  enjoyed spending time with her family and friends – whether that was by playing bingo at  the VFW in Knob Noster, playing cards and boardgames, going to the casino or just  sitting around the table talking.

Charlene is survived by her children, Melissa (Tim) Lageman of Waverly and Kevin  Werneke of Knob Noster; her grandchildren, Ashley (Jacquen) Gaines-Lee of  Warrensburg, Kevin Werneke, Jr. of Girard, KS, Brittany Fitts of Knob Noster, Nick  (Lexi) Lageman of Columbia, Blake Lageman of Concordia; a sister, Margie (Gerald)  Harp of Nixa and 2 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter "Sonny" Werneke, Jr.; her  brother, Charles Quick; and her sisters, Betty Welch, Dorothy Smith and Joyce Wolfe.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Sweeney-Phillips  & Holdren Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Knob Noster Cemetery. The family  will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Charlene Werneke Memorial Fund with checks made payable to Melissa Lageman and can be left in care of the funeral home.