Charmaine Narkawicz

Charmaine Pamela Narkawicz (nee Adams), of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of Michael Narkawicz; cherished daughter of the late Fred and Magdaline Adams; devoted mother of Jennifer (Matt) Ruege and Rebecca (Charles) Varsogea; dear sister of Ruth (Raymond) Koenig; loving grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt to many. 

Charmaine was a lifelong nurse who was extremely caring and selfless and was always taking care of others. 

Charmaine was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. 

Charmaine’s Confirmation verse:

“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4  

She was born so tiny, a meek little child

Such joy she would bring, with her temperament mild

Raised knowing Jesus, and the free gift He gave 

That he died on that cross, so her life He would save 

Her intense love for pups, was known from the start

Looking into their eyes, speaking words from her heart

She would later know, a love like no other

With Becky and Jen, becoming a mother

Her gift of compassion, shown countless ways

Led to becoming a nurse, being worthy of praise

But acclaim was not wanted, her humility reigned

Her commitment to serve, always remained

When sickness came, bringing pain each day

She did not complain, that wasn’t her way

Gentleness always being, a part of her core

Blessing those around her, never asking for more

“Death where is thy sting?” now comes to mind

It offers us comfort, like no other kind 

Delighting in the Lord, Char was able to do

Leaving examples to follow, for me and for you

The desires of her heart, she always believed

Was salvation through Christ, God’s promise received 

Just like Char, may we each now embrace

The true gift of God’s never ending grace

Memorials may be made in Charmaine's name to Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research.