Charlotte M. De Ogburn's Obituary
DE OGBURN, Charlotte Marie (Col, USAF, Retired) age 86, peacefully passed away at home on 9/22/2020. She graduated Miami Jackson Senior High School in 1952 and received her BS in nursing from Johns Hopkins University in 1957. She had a successful career in the USAF that spanned 4 continents and almost 3 decades. After retiring, she volunteered for many charitable organizations and was most proud of her work with veterans. She was a true friend to many. The family would like to extend its thanks to the many throughout her life for whom she cared and loved.
When I must leave you
for a little while – Please do not
grieve and shed wild tears,
and hug your sorrow to you
through the years.
But start out bravely with
a gallant smile. And for my sake
and in my name, live on and do
all things the same.
Feed not your loneliness on
empty days, but fill each waking hour
in useful ways. Reach out
your hand in comfort and in cheer,
and I in turn will comfort you
and hold you near.
And never, never be
afraid to die, for I am waiting
for you in the sky
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