M. Charlene Hogue, 84, of Fredericksburg, VA, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg. 

Born August 3, 1931 in Buffalo, NY, she was the daughter of John and Olive Taylor. 

She married Rev. R. Wayne Hogue, who survives. 

She received her nursing diploma from Edward J. Meyer Hospital in 1952 and was a Registered Nurse for many years prior to her retirement.  She was also a devoted wife and mother who moved several times in her life alongside her husband, a minister, who served most of his career in the Central Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church.  They moved to Fredericksburg upon his retirement in 1999. 

In addition to her husband of 57 years, she is survived by three children, Carolyn Jones of Manassas, VA, David (Rosa) Hogue of Fredericksburg, VA and Lori (Leigh) Hogue of Chancellorsville, VA; three grandchildren, Natasha Grant, Kara Hogue and Bryce Hogue and a brother Wesley (Rosemary) Taylor of Cowlesville, NY. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, William Taylor. 

Funeral services and interment were held Monday, December 28, 2015 in Fredericksburg, VA.   

Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to St. Matthias United Methodist Church, 426 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405. 

Local arrangements were made with the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com