Charlene Messier Chastain

Charlene Messier Chastain, age 77 of Eastanollee, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

Born in Springfield, Massachusetts on November 02, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Charles & Phyllis Cota Messier. Charlene retired as a pre-k teacher with First United Methodist Church of Barnesville after many years of dedicated service. In her spare time, she enjoyed working in her yard and tending to her flower gardens. Charlene enjoyed precious time with her husband, Bud and their family. Most of all, she loved the Lord.

In addition to her parents, Charlene was preceded in death by her daughter, Jan Bussey Hearn.

Survivors include her loving husband of 22 years, Perry “Bud” Chastain of Eastanollee, GA; daughters, Jill Bussey of Demorest, GA; Jodi Bussey Ansalve of Concord, GA; Jennifer Chastain, Kristy (Mark) Caudell all of Cornelia, GA; son, Cheyenne (Chasity) Chastain of Demorest, GA; brothers, Chuck (Paula) Messier, Kenney (Judy) Messier, Tommy (Cathy) Messier all of Tampa, FL; Richard (Michelle) Messier of Madisonville, TN; sisters, P.J. (Jim) Sipes of Springfield, GA; Cheryl (Mac) Macaluso of Madisonville, TN; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, & friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Hillside Memorial Chapel with Pastor Larry Brown & Pastor Chad Shook officiating. Interment will follow in the Harvest Christian Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday.

An online guest registry is available at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com

Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256

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