Charlotte Hastings, 80, passed away peacefully wrapped in the arms of her children and surrounded by her grandchildren and brother. After a long and valiant fight with cancer.
Charlotte was born in Topeka, Kansas January 10th, 1945, to Omer and Betty Johnson. She was the middle child of two brothers. She graduated from Topeka High School, and was a member in the Women’s Army Corp. She moved to Lawrence when she married Roger Hastings on October 15th, 1966. Together they raised four children, who are all survived by their parents. She has 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Charlotte was a self taught artist/teacher who mastered many different mediums from painting, colored pencils, sculpting, and basket weaving. She was a small business owner for 20 years. She proudly sold her pieces all over the United States.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband and both parents.
A memorial service will be held at 12 noon Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 2nd, 2025 at the funeral home.
The family requests memorials be sent to Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E. 19th Street, Lawrence, KS 66046 or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
I’m sad to hear about Charlotte’s passing. Our paths crossed a few times over the past several years through art shows, living in the same neighborhood, and her generous offer of hand-made masks during Covid. She was such a talented and caring person. Sending my condolences. – Debra Diehl
Too Shelley and Family, so sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace…Mike and Rose Hadl…
Im so sorry for your loss. My memories of our childhood get together are still vivid. My prayers and thoughts for y’all. Love Ada Jane Mondt Leake and families.
Wishing you all comfort and peace during this sad time. May you be lifted by her spirit and love!
Missy, Rick, & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss & you are in my thoughts!
I always enjoyed hanging out with you, Roger and the kids. One of my favorite memories is skiing on the back of the boat with Missy. You will be so badly missed.
Korey, I am so very sorry for your families loss. I love all the art work you have shared with me. I know your Mom will be missed.
Chris and I are truly saddened. She was like a Mom to most of the neighborhood growing up We loved her very much and our prayers go out to you all. Love and Hugs go out to Carry, Kelly, Korey, and Missy we love you all our thoughts and prayers are with you God Bless you all
Charlotte was an amazing lady. Loved her smile. She was always so nice to me.
Charlotte was a great person, she will be missed! Her and Roger are together now. So sorry for your loss.
Charlotte, you and Rodger were great role models. Your love of family was always at the forefront. You two have affected many Lives while here, and I was Lucky enough to be one of them. Your Friendship and Love has made this World a much better place. Thank you. To Keri, Kelli, Missi & Korey, Love – Hugs, and Prayers for you and the Family. Condolences from the Garcia Family. May GODS Love Comfort and Strengthen you all in this most trying time.
Peace and love to the family and all who knew her. If you lived in Lawrence you just knew Charlotte. Her art was out of this world. Not another soul will ever be able to do what she has done. She was truly an icon. What a pleasure it was to grow up in the neighborhood where she resided. May her memory forever be strong and may you all carry on her legacy of love.
Sending peace and love to all of you. May the loving memories that you all carry in your hearts, help you get through this difficult time.