Charlene Burrell

Charlene Joyce Burrell, age 79, of Zeeland, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at home.

Charlene attended Holland Gospel Chapel where she taught Sunday School for 25 years. She was a teacher/trainer with the Child Evangelism Fellowship. Charlene lovingly nurtured children in her childcare program for over 20 years.

She enjoyed flower gardening and meticulously tended to each of her beautiful plants. Charlene was skilled in handcrafts such as her favorite pastime, embroidery. She was also an avid reader.

She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Pearl (Northrup) Sylvia, a son Spencer Burrell, three sisters and a brother.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years Robert and children: Lawrene (James) Nemire of Allegan, Rebecca (Ken) Vincent of Zeeland, and Alex (Abby) Burrell of Allegan; grandchildren: Brandy (Ben) Parkhurst, Duncan Vance, Titus, Caleb, Luke, Joel, Quinton, and Ryan Burrell; great grandchildren: Daniel and Noah Parkhurst; brother: Charles (Shirley) Sylvia of Batavia, NY; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service will be 11:00 am, Friday, December 12, 2025, at Dykstra Funeral Homes – Mulder Chapel, 188 West 32nd Street in Holland. Mr. Mike Fitzhugh and Mr. Bob Fouts will be presiding. Burial will be in Graafschap cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Thursday, December 11 at Dykstra Funeral Homes – Mulder Chapel. Memorial contributions may be given to the Right to Life Holland Area, 607 Heritage Ct., Holland, MI 49423 or the Holland Gospel Chapel, 106 West 26th Street, Holland, MI 49423.