Charlene Alberta Wright Aulman, 86, formerly of Coffeyville and Kansas City, MO, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Brookwood Skilled Nursing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Charlene resided in Oklahoma City, at the time of her passing but lived a full, grace-filled life in many places across the United States. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother who dedicated her life to her family and her faith.
She was born on March 11, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles and Mary (Colvin) Brundage. Charlene grew up and attended school in Kansas City.
Charlene was a devoted wife, first to Pastor J.D. Wright, with whom she served many churches throughout their married life. They began their journey in Heber Springs and Jonesboro, Arkansas, then Flat River and Grandview, Missouri and continued in Des Moines, Iowa, West Memphis and Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Charlene, beside her husband, served in various capacities within the church including Sunday School, Summer Religious School, and Bible Studies. They eventually moved to Coffeyville in August 1988 where they served Lewark Church of God until their retirement in August of 2010. Following the passing of Pastor Wright, Charlene found love again with Pastor Clarence Aulman, who has also preceded her in death.
Charlene leaves behind a rich legacy in her family, including her children Rebekah Palmer and husband Kenneth II, Tammy White and husband Kenneth, James D. Wright Jr. and wife Brenda, Ernie Wright and wife Michele, Steve Aulman, and Denise Crowley and husband Philip. She was also the proud grandmother to thirteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Brundage, and her two husbands, James D. Wright and Clarence Aulman.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville, Kansas.
A funeral service celebrating Charlene's life will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Lighthouse Church of God 920 Lewark St. in Coffeyville with Pastor Greg Garvie and Pastor Carl Dawson officiating. Burial will follow in Springhill Cemetery north of Coffeyville.
In memory of Charlene, we encourage you to share your stories, upload photos, and leave your condolences on her memorial page at www.dwbfh.com.
