Margaret Charlotte Kerr

Margaret Charlotte Lee (Daniels/Kerr) passed away peacefully on February 1, 2022 at age 87 due to medical complications. She was born May 10, 1934 in Chandler, Oklahoma to Richard Lee and Dicie Rebecca Williams, the 4th of 6 children: Zora Rickard, Richard Sewell Jr., Adeline (Robert) McDaniel, Daniel (Gloria) & Cathy (Larry) Cash. The Lee family migrated to Southern California during the Dust Bowl era in 1936 for a better life. Growing up near the ocean, she spoke of fond memories going to the beach regularly with her siblings and cousins, as well as picking berries at Knott's Berry Farm to earn enough money so the ladies could afford their annual perms. After graduating Whittier High School, she married Robert Gene Daniels (1951-1966) and moved to Central California where they raised their three children together: Teresa Lynn (Stanley) Devine, Brenda Jean, and Robert Gene Jr. Her second marriage was to Rex Dean Kerr until 1998, who added 4 more children to the family from his previous marriage: Rex Dean Jr., Roger Allen (Patricia), Michele (Albert) Knoppers, and Todd Paul (Connie) McCall. They then had their last child, Nancy Rochelle (David) Gerard. Charlotte is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great, great grandchildren. As a working mom, she valued her independence, so she built a successful contract seamstress business making custom draperies for stores like Gottschalks, Mervyn's, & Montgomery Wards in Visalia, California. She was able to work from home to raise and support her family. She truly enjoyed the finer things in life and made sure we never went without. She was frugal, but very generous, and would give you the shirt off her back and a warm bed if you needed it. She retired to Hornbrook in 1994, where she enjoyed a quiet life on the Klamath River. She spent her days working in her yard and continually improving the homestead. She was very proud of her little slice of paradise, and to be able to provide a place where friends and family could come to unplug from the outside world and create lasting memories. Mom's biggest passion in life was bowling, where she was blessed with a beautiful circle of loving, supportive friends, and met her devoted partner, Charles "Bud" Russell. They spent the last 20 years fishing, bowling, traveling, and taking care of each other until her passing. She also enjoyed spending time with her good friends playing cards, going for walks, swimming at the campground pool, and taking trips to the beach whenever possible. Most will remember her for her ornery, stubborn personality and strong opinions. Notoriously, "Her way or the highway!", she lived unapologetically by her own rules. But in the end, she was softened and humbled. She expressed great love and appreciation for her family, friends, pets, and especially the love of her life, Bud. In honoring her final wishes, she will be cremated. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date when it is safe for everyone wanting to attend. May she rest easy in that big bowling alley in the sky!

Margaret Charlotte Kerr

May 10, 1934 - February 1, 2022