Mrs. Charlotte Elizabeth Forrester, age 59, of Rome, GA died Thursday, December 8, 2011 at her residence.

Mrs. Forrester was born February 22, 1952 in Trion, GA, the daughter of the late Bramlett P. and Mary Lou Gayton Hall. After a valiant and courageous battle with cancer, Charlotte Elizabeth Forrester, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed from this life into the righteous hands of her Lord. Cherished by her parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, children, grandchildren, adored by a devoted husband of 37 years, and admired and loved by friends. Charlotte was a devoted employee and boss who was respected as a friend throughout her stellar career. A tireless worker with an incredible work ethic, she retired as lab manager at NWGA Regional Hospital after 37 years in the field of medical technology. Charlotte was preceded in death by a daughter, Krista Marie Forrester, sister, Linda Hall Blansit, and brother, Leon Hall. Her memory will remain in our hearts and be seen in our lives. The world is a better place having had a beautiful spirit like hers in it.

Survivors include her husband, Terry Forrester; sons, John Forrester and Matthew Forrester; daughter Ginnie and husband Tracy Prater and daughter, Kara Forrester; brothers and wives, Eugene and Betty Hall, Willie B. and Eleanor Hall, Ramon and Joann Hall; grandchildren, Morgan Prater and Gavin Prater.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Central Avenue Baptist Church with Tim Hall and Tracy Prater officiating. Burial will follow in West Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be John Forrester, Matt Forrester, Robbie Hall, Mike Hall, Stacey Whited, Jason Hall, and Gregg Hall.

Mrs. Forrester will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Monday, December 12, 2011. She will also lie in state at the church from 12:30 p. m. until the service hour on Tuesday.