She was born August 2, 1938 in Heber City, Utah to Owen Bingham and Hazel Peterson Bingham and raised in Provo, Utah.

She married Randall Ford on July 5th, 1958.

Survivors include her husband Randall, daughter Tawnya Christensen (Randall) of Washington, Utah, sons Lance Ford, Spanish Fork, Utah, Lane Ford (Karie), Spanish Fork, Utah and Clay Ford, Orem, Utah. 16 Grandchildren and 22 Great Grandchildren. Brothers David Bingham (Arlene) and Wayne Bingham, Sister DiAnn Washburn, Sister in Law Laura Bingham (Jerry) all of Salt Lake City, Utah.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Gerald (Jerry) Bingham, Sister in Law Virginia (Ginni) Bingham and Brother in Law John Washburn.

Charlene will be remembered as a wonderful and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed.

She will be cremated, as she wished and ashes spread at a place dear to her. No services at her request.

The family wants to thank the staff at Dixie Hospice for their excellent care.