Mrs. Charlyne O'Rear

January 7, 1938 – February 14, 2026

Mrs. Charlyne O’Rear, age 88, of Mentone, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at her residence.

Charlyne was born on January 7, 1938 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Rev. Charles D. Keyt & Sarah Wrinkle Keyt. She graduated from high school and attained an Associate’s Degree. Charlyne was a faithful member of Mentone Community Church.

She is survived by:

Husband of 68 years: John O’Rear

Sons: Chuck O’Rear (Tonya) & Sam O’Rear (Debra)

Grandchildren: Abby Jordan (Jeff), Hannah McTaggart (Michael), Sara O’Rear (Chris), Megan Lawson (Drew), & Charlyne O’Rear

Great-Grandchildren: Casey, Millie, Andie Jo, Kaylin, Oakley, & Emily

Sister: Carol Pittman (Bishop Charles Pittman)

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Rev. Charles D. Keyt & Sarah Wrinkle Keyt

Daughter: Rachel Vanessa Carrolle

Grandson: Casey Samuel O’Rear

Brothers: Ray Keyt & Wayne Keyt

Serving as Pallbearers will be: Jeff Jordan, Michael McTaggart, Chris Luker, Chris Clayton, Drew Lawson, & Rusty Chambers

The Family is accepting flowers

Visitation

Date of Visitation: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 & Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Visitation Location: Burt Chapel-Valley Head

Visitation Time: 3:00 PM-8:00 PM CST on Tuesday & 11:00 AM-1:00 PM CST on Wednesday

Funeral

Date of Funeral: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Funeral Location: Burt Chapel-Valley Head

Funeral Time: 1:00 PM CST

Officiating: Pastor Randy Addison & Pastor Heath Croft

Burial

Date of Burial: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Burial Location: Bankhead Cemetery in Mentone, AL

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Larry Smalley from Mentone
February 17, 2026 at 9:23 pm
Charlyne was a very gracious lady and a great neighbor. She will be missed by our neighborhood.
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