Charlene Louise Young Hechler, 85, died Dec. 22, 2011, at Community Hospice Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
She was born in Enid, Okla., moved to Sebastian in 1957, coming from Oakdale, Pa., and lived in Vero Beach since the early 1980s.
She remained in the area for 51 years before relocating to Weatherford, Texas.
She attended Indian River Community College and received a nursing degree.
She worked at area hospitals for a number of years as a registered nurse.
She volunteered with VNA, VNA Hospice and Habitat for Humanity.
She attended Asbury United Methodist Church in Vero Beach.
Survivors include her daughter, Norine Turner, of Weatherford; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at a later date.