Charlotte McPhail

Charlotte McPhail, 81, of Monrovia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 19, 2026 while in the care of Charter Senior Living of Hobbs Station in Plainfield. After several years of declining health and dementia, Charlotte is now made whole and healthy through her salvation. She was born in Sullivan, Indiana to the late Charles Avery Johnson and Shirley Vivian (Pope) Johnson.

Charlotte attended Monrovia Schools, where she first met her high school sweetheart, Brent McPhail. They united in marriage on August 31, 1962, embarking on a journey filled with love and commitment. Together, they raised three wonderful children. Brent passed away on June 27, 2012.

Later in life, as her children ventured into their own paths of education and careers, Charlotte pursued her lifelong dream of higher education, attending IUPUI. With tenacity and determination, she earned her degree in Computer Programming. Her professional journey led her to Electronic Data Systems, a General Motors company, where she proudly contributed to the profession until her retirement.

Charlotte was a devoted member of Lifeline Baptist Church in Mooresville, and her unwavering faith was the cornerstone of her life. Those who had the privilege of knowing her will remember her for her strong faith, gentle spirit, and boundless love for The Lord. She devoted her days to nurturing her family and serving her Lord, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, integrity, and grace.

She will be missed by many including her children, Dolores “Dodie” (husband, Llloyd) Schubert of Chapel Hill, TN, Debra “Debbie” (husband, Larry) Moore of Mooresville, and Bradley “Brad” (wife, Megan) McPhail of Indianapolis; sisters, Trudy (husband, Charlie) Gray of Martinsville, Teresa (husband, Mark) May of Jasonville, and Rita (husband, Doug) Marczak of Linton; sister-in-law, Grethel Johnson; grandchildren, Morgan (husband, Grant) Brotan, Adam Schubert, Levi Schubert, Justin (wife, Jessie) Moore, Spencer (wife, Courtney) Moore, Evan (wife, Bailey) Moore, Nolan Moore, Quinn McPhail, Griffin McPhail, and Aidan McPhail; and great grandchildren, Robbie Ludlow, Bryson Moore, Abigail Moore, Leo Moore, Lake Moore, Willow Moore, Navy Moore, Cora Brotan, and Quinn Brotan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Shirley Johnson; husband, Brent McPhail; and brothers, Lloyd Johnson and Joe Johnson.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, October 27th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Charlotte’s Life Celebration® Service will take place the following day, Wednesday, October 27th, beginning at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. Timothy Lindsey officiating. There will be an hour of additional visitation prior to the service. Following the funeral, she will be laid to rest alongside her late husband, Brent, in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Hall.

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