Georgia "Charlene" Igou

     Georgia “Charlene” Igou, 90, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at her home in Sheldon, MO. 

    Charlene was born on October 9, 1935, in Hastings, NE to George and Laura (Kelso) Gilpin.   She was united in marriage to Hollis Eugene “Gene” Igou on May 4, 1957, and they were blessed with seven children.   Gene preceded her in death on January 7, 2015.  

    Charlene loved spending her time with her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren.  She also enjoyed reading and was known for helping others whenever she could.  She was a Methodist.

     Charlene is survived by her children; Randy (Helen) Igou, Homer, AK; Terri (C.J. Tetlow) Rowlette, Eldon, MO; Warren Igou, state of Oklahoma; Jim Igou, Sheldon, MO; Jason (Tina) Igou, Springdale, AR; and Timothy Igou, Sheldon, MO; twelve grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene; her parents, George and Laura Gilpin; her siblings; a daughter, Cheryl Joann Worrel; a son-in-law, Mark Rowlette; two grandsons; and one great-grandson. 

    A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Sheldon Methodist Church in Sheldon, MO.

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