Charlsie Ramona Skeeter Bingham

1928 ∼ 2012

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Charlsie Ramona "Skeeter" Bingham, 83, of Vinton, Louisiana, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at her home.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Scott McIntosh pastor of North Orange Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange.

Visitation will be from 5:00-9:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.

Born in Orange, Texas on October 24, 1928, Mrs. Bingham was the daughter of J.E. and Agnes Green McClelland. In high school she was the drum major for the Bengal Guards. She was a past president of the DuPont Retiree Club, and a member of North Orange Baptist Church for over 66 years. She was also a former President of the P.T.A. and was a member for over 50 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Weldon McClelland, Bruce McClelland, J.E. "Butch" McClelland; sisters, Zollie "Tate" Clark and Helen Hodges; and brother-in-law, E.J. Singletary.

Mrs. Bingham is survived by her husband of 64 years, Mervin Bingham of Vinton, LA; sons, Lin M. Bingham and wife Vicki of Orange, Paul D. Bingham and wife Stephanie of Vinton; grandchildren, Jessica Pickett and husband Pike, Derek Bingham and wife Meghan, Jacob Bingham, James D. Bingham; brother, James McClelland and wife Rosemary; sister, Audrey Singletary; and sister-in-law, Lola Bingham.

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Anonymous April 23, 2012

Ill always remember you and love you aunt skeeter##imported-begin##benjamin gray##imported-end##

Anonymous April 16, 2012

Such a loss. I remember Skeeter as fun lovin, kind, and so pretty. I am thankful that she was in my life when I was young. I think of you all often along with the rest of our old neighborhood. I will be praying for God to give you peace during this los##imported-begin##Paula Reeves Hill##imported-end##

Anonymous April 14, 2012

So sorry to to lose a good friend and neighbor for many years. She was loved by all who knew her!##imported-begin##Evans & Katherine Crocker##imported-end##

Anonymous April 14, 2012

Lin - so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kathy McNamara Russell##imported-begin##Kathy McNamara Russell##imported-end##

Anonymous April 14, 2012

Lin, Vicki & Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It's so hard losing a parent...you just always expect them to be there. Mrs. Bingham was always such a sweet lady. I recall all her work & dedication with the PTA when we were at Bancroft. And, I##imported-begin##Donna Miller Vance##imported-end##

Anonymous April 12, 2012

Praying for you and your family. I have many fond memories of Aunt Skeeter from her visits to Mississippi to see my "Nan and Pop" Audrey and E.J. Singletary. Much Love to all of you during this time. Leigh##imported-begin##Leigh Singletary Tucker##imported-end##

Anonymous April 12, 2012

Lin and Vicki, I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. I remember she was so sweet to all of us kids when we were growing up, from elementry to high school. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kathy Spector Addison##imported-begin##Kathy Spector Addison##imported-end##

Anonymous April 12, 2012

Dear Mervo, Lyn, Paul and family. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Skeeter has always held a special place in my heart and I am grateful to have been able to be a part of her life. She was a very loving person and I know she adored all of her family. M##imported-begin##Sherryl Perkins Yancey##imported-end##

Anonymous April 12, 2012

Uncle Mervin and family, Trying to find the right words to express my heart is really hard. I believe the following quote says it best. “I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in ##imported-begin##Lill Bingham Gray##imported-end##

Anonymous April 12, 2012

Dear Bingham family, My heart is breaking for all of you. I loved your Mom. She was the sweetest lady. Just know she is in heaven with her loved ones looking after her now. She is at peace. All my love,##imported-begin##Loretta Toups##imported-end##

Anonymous April 11, 2012

Paul and Stephanie, my prayers are with you and your family. Your mom is now at peace and happy with the Lord. May you find comfort in remembering all the many happy times. Lov ya##imported-begin##Aunt Charmaine##imported-end##