Charlene Joan Rounsaville

March 25, 2026

In Loving Memory of Charlene Joan Rounsaville
January 11, 1938 – March 23, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Charlene Joan Rounsaville, aged 88, on March 23, 2026: a cherished former schoolteacher, devoted wife, and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Joan leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness.

Born in Atmore, Alabama, Joan graduated from Escambia County High School in 1957 and earned her degree in English education from Howard College (now Samford University) and a master’s from the University of New Mexico.

She first married Lee Douglas Coker Sr., a military serviceman, and after 18 years together, endured his passing with grace.

Joan dedicated herself to teaching at Escambia County Middle School, where countless students found inspiration and guidance under her nurturing care. She later married Donnell Rounsaville, a fellow educator, and their union flourished in shared passion and community commitment.

Joan is preceded in death by her parents, Charles James White and Thelma Opal Tullis White; both husbands; her son Lee Douglas Coker Jr.; and her siblings, Maurice Earl White, James Riley “Pete” (Gerry) White, and Thelma Jean (Aubrey) Till.

She is survived by her son, Charles (Mishalene) Coker; daughter-in-law, Felicia Brantley Coker; stepchildren, Steve (Darlene) Rounsaville, Clay (Holly) Rounsaville, Robert Rounsaville, and Kathy (Orbi) Gonzalez; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 27, 2026, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL, to celebrate Joan’s life and legacy, with Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries