Charlene Meter Obituary

"On August 31, 2023, Charlene Lolita VanMeter, of Crofton, MD, died peacefully at Anne Arundel Medical Center following an 11-year battle with thymus cancer. She was 67 years old. Charlene was born in Quonset Point, Rhode Island on March 29, 1956 to the late Charles William VanMeter and the late Lucy Wham VanMeter. While growing up, Charlene moved frequently due to her father's Naval Career. Charlene lived in Rhode Island, Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, Puerto Rico, and Washington state, before moving to North Carolina. There she attended the University of North Carolina. In 1978 she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics. In 1981, she received her Master of Science in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University. Charlene moved to Maryland in 1978 to begin a career with the Department of Defense (DoD). In 1997, she transitioned to the private sector as a Systems Engineering consultant to the DoD. Charlene retired in 2019 to focus on her health and pursue her volunteer activities and hobbies. Charlene loved traveling and visited Europe, the Far East, and Australia, in addition to traveling throughout the US. Charlene really enjoyed photography, so her camera was a constant traveling companion capturing all her adventures. She was an avid reader and maintained an extensive library of her interests. She delighted in exploring new hobbies and was accomplished in needlework, piano, French, and gardening. Charlene's most cherished activity was playing with her cats. Always one willing to volunteer, she was a member of her homeowner's association and the Crofton Village Pool and Recreation Association. She volunteered at the Anne Arundel Medical Center as a patient advisor, and was active in her church, most recently serving as a deacon. Charlene is predeceased by her parents, Charles William VanMeter (d. Feb. 6, 1984), her mother, Lucy Wham VanMeter (d. 5/25/1988); and her younger brother, Charles (d. 3/6/2015). At 1 pm on September 20, 2023, a funeral will be held at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park, MD 21146. In lieu of flowers, Charlene requested that any memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society and Anne Arundel Medical Center, 20001 Medical Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401. "