Biography: Charlotte F. Straley, of Little Rock, passed away on August 20, 2009. She was born March 10, 1918 in Lougheed, Alberta, Canada. Her parents were Andrew and Dorothy Chalmers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard U. Straley. Also, preceding her were her parents, two brothers, James Chalmers and Howard Chalmers, and one sister, Mary Cory. Charlotte is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard P. and La Donna Straley of little Rock, as well as two grandsons, Phillip D. Straley and his wife, Jane, of Hong Kong and David K. Straley of Annapolis, Maryland. Charlotte enjoyed a life-long attachment to music, particularly church music. In her home state of Iowa she sang in a Methodist church choir that was directed by her sister, Mary. After she and her husband, Richard, retired to Florida, she was again active in church music, playing the organ and piano at her church. Then for many years she was the Director of Music at a large Methodist church in Punta Gorda, Florida. In 2008 she moved to Little Rock to be closer to her son and daughter-in-law. She quickly became active at Trinity United Methodist Church where she volunteered to lead the handbell choir. Charlotte also enjoyed a lively game of cards and in her later years became an avid bridge player. She will be missed by her family and a long list of friends. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Mississippi and Evergreen, Little Rock, AR 72227. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that gifts be made to the music ministry of Trinity United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.