Charlene Sallee Sidwell was born in Mills, New Mexico on December 12, 1937 and slipped away in her sleep to be with her savior in heaven on March 20, 2019. She was 81 years young.

She will be greatly missed by husband, Don Sidwell as well as her children; Margo Sidwell of Tucumcari, New Mexico; Tony Sidwell of Texline, Texas; Kim Monk and her husband, Dan of Amarillo, Texas; and Corey Davidson and her husband Todd of Ulysses, Kansas; 6 grandchildren, Michael Monk, Ryan Davidson, Kayla Monk Schumacher, Brittney Davidson, Kami Monk Garza, Alison Davidson and 13 great grandchildren; Also missing her is Charlene's brother Dave and wife Lois Sallee of New Zealand and sister, Marlene Hightower of Leveland, Texas, and many nieces and nephews. Her brother described her as a gentle and caring soul who was a blessing to all who knew her.

Born to Marvin and Nina Sallee, Charlene attended school in Grenville, New Mexico for ten years. When the Grenville school closed she finished her high school years at Clayton High School "Class of 55". She enjoyed her years as a cheerleader, class officer and was a wealth of information on New Mexico history. She credited her knowledge of history on her outstanding teachers through the years. Upon graduation Charlene was employed by The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company.

Charlene's faith was important to her. Making a public profession of faith at the age of eight in the Baptist Church, and she was baptized in a small creek behind their farm in Grenville, New Mexico.

On Sunday, 25th of November, Charlene married Donald Sidwell of Texline at the home of Rev. William A Ware. The couple's attendants were Jo Ann Turley of Clayton and Norman McDaniel of Amarillo. Together they had four children and lived in Amarillo, Texas for many years before moving to Texline.

Char, as she was affectionately known, was an avid Genealogy researcher who was constantly finding interesting and unknown stories on the families history. We will always remember her infectious laughter and positive outlook on life. Charlene was a loving wife, mother and grandma. She was always joyful and had a smile for everyone. She was a great prayer warrior.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Marvin and Nina Sallee, two brothers; Don Sallee and his wife, Billie of Cheyene, Wyoming and Gene Sallee with his wife, Donita of Denver, Colorado. Also in heaven before her was a sister-in-law, Shirley Sallee of New Zealand and her daughter, Laloni Sallee also of New Zealand.

We want to thank everyone for their prayers and well wishes as she fought hard against lung cancer. We celebrate her life and her strong faith in her precious savior. The family also wishes to thank Hospice of Amarillo for the care they provided Charlene during her last days.

Graveside services were held on Saturday, March 23rd at the Texline Cemetery at 2:00.

"In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to...":

CityChurch Outreach Ministry

205 S. Polk Street

Amarillo, Texas 79101

806-371-0089