Hephzibah, Georgia-Charlene Hornsby was born to the late Sarah Jane Mayes Williams and Robert Lee Hornsby Sr. on March 13, 1965. She entered into rest Sunday September 4, 2022, at her residence in Hephzibah, GA.

Public viewing will be Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the mortuary.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 16, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 2543 Deans Bridge Road, Augusta, Georgia.

Interment will be in Mount Olive Memorial Gardens.

"Charlie" as she was known, was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, and friend. She worked at the Medical College of Georgia for over 10 years as an Environmental Services Technician. She was a remarkable cook, and had a passion for decorating, shopping, and spectating drag races. Her favorite food was but not limited to seafood. Her favorite color was Royal Blue. She loved her dogs Tramp and Chevy unconditionally.

She was preceded in death by her Father Robert Lee Hornsby Sr.; Mother, Sarah Jane Mayes Williams, and her daughter; Eumeeka Deshawn Bussey.

She leaves to cherish fond memories: a loving Partner of 26 Years, Mr. Jack Bell; Sisters, Diane (LeRoy) Jenkins, Vanessa (Maron) Sanders; Brothers, Ronny (Carol) Hornsby, Walter B. Hornsby; Step-mother, Rosalyn Hornsby- all of Augusta, GA; Daughters, Tonyell Hornsby (James) of Thompson, GA, Quiana (Clenese)Covington of Greenwood, SC, and Monica Bussey of Augusta, GA;Grandchildren, Serrano Griffin, Robert Hornsby, Marque Harden, Euster Cosby, Raheem Covington,Marquia Harden, Damonica Crawford, Daniyah Hornsby, Angel Bush, Edris Covington.Great-grandchildren, Aubrey Harden and Reign Harden and a host of Aunts, Uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, infinite friends and acquaintances. Linda Walker(Special Friend), Carol Patterson(Special Friend), The Golatt Family, and W. H. Mays Mortuary for your numerous acts of kindness.

W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706)722-6401.