Charlene Cracraft Dillon, 70, of May's Lick passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the Hospice of Hope Care Center with family by her side. Charlene was born in Maysville on January 25,1952, daughter of the late Hildreth "Hooty" & Gladys Swearinger Cracraft.  She was a graduate of Mason County High School and received her Master's degree from Morehead State University. Charlene taught in the Nicholas County School System for 22 years and was an active member of the Kentucky Retired Teachers Association. She was a lifelong member of Bethel United Methodist Church and thoroughly enjoyed her service as music leader there, as well as her service as part of the Methodist Women. She was also active in the Sardis Homemakers, something that allowed her to focus on family and the community she valued so highly. Charlene was an avid reader and her other hobbies included recording and documenting family moments, often creating picture calendars as family gifts.  In recent years she had emphasized the importance of family get togethers and staying connected in this busy world.  She will be greatly missed by many dear friends and family. Survivors include her devoted husband of 44 years, Larry R. Dillon and numerous nieces, nephews, and God children  she loved as her own. Services will be conducted at 1 P.M. on Tuesday August 16, 2022, at Palmer Funeral Home & Crematory in May's Lick with Rev. Mike McArter officiating.  Burial will follow in the Shannon Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 11 A.M. until 1 P.M. at the funeral home.  Memorials suggested to Bethel UMC C/O Eric Cooper 4016 Jarrell Lane, May's Lick, KY 41055.  Condolences to palmerfuneralhome.net