Charlotte Belle Aills, 91, of Salina, met her Savior Jesus Christ, face to face, on Tuesday, June 25, 2019.

Charlotte was born September 9, 1927 in Lindsborg, KS. She was the daughter of the late James and Annabelle (Hull) Hart. Charlotte graduated from Lindsborg High School in 1945. She worked at various jobs as a bookkeeper.

Charlotte was united in marriage to Pastor Bob Aills THD. June 17, 1960.

Her highest priority was being a pastor’s wife, and a mother to her six children. People were her passion, as well as sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ to most everyone she crossed paths with. Charlotte and her husband, Bob, loved the ministry of Ray Avenue Baptist Church. They served faithfully from 1970-2003. Her heart and home were always open to those in need. Charlotte continued to serve in her church in almost every way she could. She was a Sunday school teacher, a prayer warrior, and a member of the choir. Charlotte had a beautiful voice. She sang with her family, The Singing Aills, and played the guitar.

Survivors include: Sister, Joy Zweigle, Colorado; Sister in law, Edra Hart, Lindsborg, Ks; Children: Vickie (Phil) Weinheimer, San Antonio, TX; Sandra (Randy) Rueckert, Albuquerque, NM; Rick (Julie) Flack, cid:[email protected], Jody (Michael) Herwig, Salina; Mary Aills, Beech Island, SC; Wesley (Bobby) Aills, Salina: 17 grandchildren, many great and great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband, Bob Aills, sister, Jane Wood, brother, Albert Hart, and son in law, Michael Harris.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 30, at the Ryan Mortuary where the family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 5:00 p.m.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 1st, 2019 at the Ray Avenue Baptist Church, 2801 Ray Avenue, Salina. Interment services will be in the Elmwood Cemetery, Lindsborg, KS following the funeral service.

Memorials are suggested to Ray Avenue Baptist Church. For more information or to leave condolences go to www.ryanmortuary.com