Charlotte Eftink

Charlotte M. Eftink, 72, of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at her home.

She was born Jan. 4, 1951, in Cape Girardeau to Emmett and Olga Free.

Charlotte was a graduate of Chaffee (Missouri) High School and Southeast Missouri State University. She received a bachelor's degree in art and a master's degree in education. She taught 29 years in Chaffee public schools, retiring in 2000.

During her retirement years, Charlotte enjoyed making pottery, growing herbs and making soaps and salves. She sold her goods at the Thursday and Saturday farmers markets in Cape Girardeau.

Charlotte loved being a mother for her children, Sarah and Aaron, and for her felines, Jasmine and Sophie.

To cherish her memory, Charlotte leaves her daughter, Sarah Eftink (Seth Sherman) of Cape Girardeau; and her cats, Jasmine and Sophie.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Aaron Eftink, on June 9, 2023.

To celebrate Charlotte's life, a memorial visitation will be from 5 p.m. to service time Wednesday, Aug. 23, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

At 7 p.m., Sarah Eftink will open a time for guests to share special memories of her mother.

Memorial contributions may take the form of contributions to Sarah Eftink to help cover final expenses.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab of Charlotte's obituary article at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.