Charline J. Peck Brown, 95, of Shelbyville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Walker Place.
Born November 14, 1929 in Norwich, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Henry Heller and Catherine (Blok) Heller.
She married Robert E. Peck on April 4, 1948 and he preceded her on August 10, 1988. She later married Ray Brown in 2003, and he passed away on May 14, 2021.
Charline was a wonderful mother to her and Robert’s 3 children- Debbie Lucas of Indianapolis, Edward Peck of Shelbyville, and Ty Peck (Julie) of Shelbyville. She has 3 grandchildren- Jacob Peck, Michelle Peck, Lily Peck; and one great-granddaughter Lainey Collier. She was preceded in death by her mother, 2 spouses, and a sister Jeanette Linke.
Mrs. Peck had lived in this area for 70 years, after moving from Boston, MA., She graduated from Jamaica Plain High School in Massachusetts in 1947, and attended the First Presbyterian Church of Shelbyville. She had been a self employed antique dealer for many years.
She was a member of St. Joe Social Club, had been president of Frank Sinatra Fan Club in earlier years, was a Major Hospital and Grover Museum volunteer, and also volunteered at the Benesse Cancer Center in Shelbyville.
Charline loved antiques and attending flea markets, garage sales and yard sales, and antique shops. She enjoyed interior decorating, her home was always beautifully decorated, especially for the holidays
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor Gretchen Schneider officiating.
Burial will be in Blue Ridge Cemetery.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 12:00 noon until the time of the service, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Shelbyville/Shelby Co. Animal Shelter, in care of the funeral home.
Charline's wish was "for everyone to celebrate my life, love one another, hug or hold one another, and be happy for me"
