Charlotte Duvall

The following obituary was written and lovingly submitted by the family of Charlotte Duvall.

Charlotte Ann Kluckhuhn Duvall 79, of Laurel, Maryland passed away December 30, 2022 at Howard County General Hospital. She was surrounded by her family and friends and received the Last Rites.

Charlotte was born in Laurel, Maryland, on January 10, 1943, to Jean & Robert Kluckhuhn.  She graduated from Laurel High School and pursued a career with the United States Government as an Administrative Officer for the Department of Justice. She retired after 36 years of service to enjoy making memories with her family. She remained a lifelong resident of the City of Laurel where she along with her devoted husband Bob raised their family.

Her activities included her lifelong commitment to helping the less fortunate and hobbies: crochet, sewing and machine embroidery, bowling, and bingo. She was proud of starting a small business after retirement, Charlotte’s Collectibles. She and her husband Bob were members of the National Autumn Leaf Collector’s Club. They enjoyed collecting, traveling, and sharing friendships while they attended club conventions, shows, and auctions.

Charlotte was predeceased by her husband Robert L. Duvall Jr, and her parents Jean Charlotte and Robert Kluckhuhn. She is survived by her son, Tim Snead (Bonnie), daughters Cathy Burkett-Cheek (Clyde) and Maggie Frost; 9 Grandchildren: Kelly Snead, Shannon Patrick, Daniel Ratcliff, David Fent, Larry Burkett Jr., Ethan and Jacob Frost, David Cheek, Anita Chizmadia; 12 Great-Grandchildren: Jordan, Parker, and Nathan Snead; Clara, Macy, and Cal Patrick; Courtney and Brook Ratcliff; Hailey and Harrison Fent; Caleb and Michael Chizmadia.

Aside from the family she adored, Charlotte is survived by her brother Richard “Dick” Kluckhuhn, and Cousins Carolyn Kluckhuhn Long, Dan Kluckhuhn, Gary Kluckhuhn, Nancy Kluckhuhn Thornton, along with many friends and extended Family.

Viewing will be held at Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A., 313 Talbott, Laurel, MD, on Tuesday January 10, 2023, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 8 pm.

Jan. 10 would have been Charlotte's 80th birthday.

Services will be held at Saint Mary’s of the Mills Catholic Church, 114 St. Mary's Place, Laurel, MD 20707, on Wednesday January 11, 2023, at 11:00 am

Internment at Ivy Hill Cemetery immediately following.

Donations to The American Cancer Society in memory of her mother Jean, husband Bob, and to honor her daughter Cathy or The Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services, 311 Laurel Ave., Laurel, MD 20707, in recognition of her lifelong passion to help the less fortunate, donations can be made in Charlotte Duvall’s name.

In Lieu of Flowers

When I am gone no need to send flowers

just spend time with those you love for a few hours

take time to do something that you love

and go after the dreams you’re dreaming of

help those who aren’t as fortunate as you

and be there to help see them through

instead of flowers, donate to a charity

and always speak from a place of sincerity

take time to look at the sun, the stars, the moon and the sky

take pictures of things that catch your eye

give the gift of time because you never know when time will run out

live a life that holds no fear, worry or doubt

instead of flowers, just hold your love ones tight

and never let any words go unspoken

because those who mean the world to you are your hearts greatest token.

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