Charlene Charley Yawitz passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 in Pensacola, FL as a result of Metastatic Breast Cancer. Charley was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2009 and underwent Chemotherapy and Radiation with good results until May 11, 2011 when it was revealed that the cancer had metastasized to her brain. Charley was born and raised in St. Louis, MO and moved to Pensacola, FL in 1986. She worked with the Council on Aging and was the Administrator of The Womens Home and Bayouvillas. Charley then went to work with CARES in 1997, bringing with her an active mind, a solid work ethic, compassion and empathy, and a willingness to step forward when extra effort was needed. In her years of working with the public she made herself available to her clients and often continued to help them long after their files were officially closed. Charley's travels in Israel and Europe as a young adult colored her world view and fostered her keen interest in other peoples and cultures. She was at home in any setting, was comfortable with whomever she was with, and was gracious and kind to everyone she met. She always reached into her pocket for the outstretched hand on the street, always gave of her time and herself to friends and strangers alike. She met a stranger and came away with a friend. During her last months, Charley, always mindful of the needs of others, was a source of comfort and reassurance to her many friends. She dealt with the indignities and pain of her illness with humor, patience and grace. She was a true, loved friend who will be missed. She is survived by a daughter, Robin Yaseck (Christopher) and four grandchildren, Gia, Aaron, Julianna and Izabella of Pensacola, FL, as well as three brothers, Fred Keck (Brenda) of Cantonment, FL, Clinton Keck (Carla) of Warrenton, VA and Steve Yawitz (Judy) of Montgomery, TX; nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, and several beloved friends. A "Celebration of Life" will be held at Charley's home (5822 Creek Station Dr, Pensacola, FL 32504), on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 3pm. In lieu of flowers the family would like memorials to go to the Council on Aging of West Florida, http://www.coawfla.org/donate.asp, P.O. Box 17066, Pensacola, FL 32522, (850)432-1475. HARPER-MORRIS MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.