Charlotte May Macku, age 90, Lincoln, passed away December 4, 2019.  She was born October 28, 1929 in Narka, Kansas to Eldon and Daisey May (daughter of Ruby and Samuel Simpson) Richardson, the third of nine children.  Charlotte attended the United Methodist Church in Dorchester and graduated from Dorchester High School.  She married Richard Julius Macku, January 14, 1948, and to this union 12 children were born.

Charlotte worked as a nurse aid and provided for her children, mostly on her own.  One of the joys in her life was rocking babies, her own and others.  Most of the elderly and their families stayed in contact with Charlotte after she had provided care for them.  She always had a smile, great sense of humor and loved to laugh.  Charlotte was the rock of her family and held them together during her life.  She loved taking road trips with her sister Winnie.  Charlotte left this life in her sleep to be with her lord and savior, Jesus Christ on December 4, 2019.

Charlotte is survived by her children, Richard, Randy, Janice, Robert, Ronald, Junice, Rocky, Gary, Janell, and Janine.  Sister, Winnie Baggett.  Brothers, William Dale Richardson and Earl Richardson.  17 Grandchildren.  30 Great Grandchildren.  10 Great Great Grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Richard Macku, son, Gene Macku and daughter, Cary Macku.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dorchester United Methodist Church, 612 Lincoln Avenue, Dorchester with Reverend Paixao Baptista officiating.  Burial will be in the Dorchester Cemetery.  Visitation will be at the church one hour before services.  Condolences may be left at trumpmemorials.com.  Trump Funeral Services, 1600 West “O” Street, Lincoln are handling the arrangements.