Charlene was born in Oklahoma City on May 18th, 1931 to Dr. Claud B. & Lorenna Hefner. She graduated from Classen High School in 1947 attended OCU for 2 yrs., and married Hank Croley on Aug. 28, 1954. The Lord called her home on Oct. 13, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, In laws Mr. & Mrs. Harrell Croley Sr., brother in law Clyde Miller, daughter Maggie Croley, and grandson Justin Herrell. She is survived by her husband Hank; sister Claudine; children Michael, Sharon, Michael Ray, Tim & Robynn; 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Viewing will be at Mercer-Adams Funeral Service, Bethany, Monday Oct. 16 from 9am-8pm. Memorial Service to be on Tuesday Oct. 17, 11am at Quail Springs Baptist Church. Burial to follow. Funeral Service Tuesday, October 17, 2017 11:00 AM Quail Springs Baptist Church 14613 N. May Oklahoma City, OK