Mrs. Charotte Dunn

Charlotte’s Story: Charlotte Woods Dunn was born July 11, 1931, three minutes after her fraternal twin brother Donald Woods (deceased). She was born in Detroit, Michigan into a loving family of five children, Robert Jr., Donald, Eunella (all deceased) and Glen to Henrietta Cobb Woods and Robert Woods (both deceased). Her faith in Christ began as a young child when she attended Greater Quinn AME Church with her grandfather and Church of God and Christ with her grandmother. She and her siblings were raised in a Christian family and participated in church Easter and Christmas programs. She was educated in the Detroit Public School system where she attended Davidson Elementary, Cleveland Middle and graduated from Pershing High. She also attended Oakland and Wayne County Community colleges. In 1948 she met Aubrey Dunn, the love of her life. Aubrey proposed to her in front of Tiger Stadium and they later married July, 9,1949. To this union two children were born, Audrey Patrice and Aubrey Jason (deceased). Charlotte was always actively involved and supported her children’s school, church and extracurricular activities. She was gainfully employed in areas of retail, interior decorating with a prestigious interior design company, Mary Baker Shea Studio. She also worked as a medical office assistant, was employed with Oak Park Public schools and worked during numerous election campaigns. She joined Oak Grove AME Church in 1953 and was always serving on numerous committees. This included the Youth Usher Board, Sunday school teacher, Young Adult Choirs, The Altar Guild and was appointed Stewart for 30 years. She attended Bible Study and regular church services until her health began to fail. One of her greatest and successful accomplishments at Oak Grove was being one of the founding members in establishing the Oak Grove Day Care Center which was licensed in the early 1970’s, with a full-time staff and day care board. The center opened with only a handful of children and was eventually licensed for 75 preschool and kindergarten children. She was honored in February 2017 with the “GEM” of Oak Grove Award for over 40 years of service. She was very proud of this award. She was a dedicated wife and mother who always put her family first. She enjoyed cooking and family gatherings. She was a great friend and support for everyone. She and Aubrey were members of a Couples Club which included their close friends. She also spent time with her best female friends and belonged to a weekly bridge club. She also enjoyed activities and spending time with the Pearl Wright Senior Club. She was courageous and her faith in God sustained her through her many trials and tribulations. During her later years she was a devoted wife and made sure her husband was well cared for and researched all the resources available for his care. After 68 years of marriage, Aubrey preceded her in death by 44 days. She made her peaceful transition on Thursday, January 4, 2018.

Mrs. Charotte Dunn

July 11, 1931 - January 4, 2018