Charmaine Ida May Foraker, 89, of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021.

She was born in Wichita, Kansas on May 20, 1932, to Florence ( Blubaugh) and Everett Owens and raised on the farm north of Mount Hope, Kansas.  She graduated from Mount Hope High School and also Fort Hays State University, where she received degrees with a major in home economics and teaching.

On a hot day of July 10, 1955, she married Olin Ted Foraker, Jr. at Bethany Baptist Church in rural Sedgwick, Kansas.  She was a resident of Waverly, Lakin, Almena, Sylvan Grove and Kinsley and resided in Hutchinson since 1978.  She taught school in her early years and supported her husband in his school positions as a business teacher in Lakin and Superintendent of schools in Almena, Sylvan Grove and Kinsley.  While residing in Hutchinson she worked for Sears photography studio.

Charmaine is preceded in death by her husband, Olin 'Ted' Foraker in 2007; daughter, Avone Marie Arnold; and parents, Florence and Everett Owens.  She was also preceded in death by sister Gaylene ( Ollie) Isom; and brother Charles ( Joann) Owens.

She is survived by her son, Kreg Foraker of rural Burrton; son, Harlan Foraker and wife Karen of rural Burrton; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Old Mission-Heritage Funeral Home, 528 North Main Street, Hutchinson, Kansas.  Services are planned for 1:00 p.m. August 27, 2021 at Park Place Christian Church, 2600 North Adams Street, Hutchinson, Kansas.  Services will be presented on Facebook.  Graveside service to follow at Star Cemetery in rural Burrton, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Park Place Youth Fund and mailed in care of Old Mission- Heritage Funeral Home.