Beloved wife for 63 years of the late Judge Carl J. Character, loving mother of Dea L. Character and Darla M. Character-Johnson (John); cherished grandmother of eight, great grandmother of nine; sister of Marsha Maryland (Elijah), sister-in-law of Erma Character (Alvin, deceased). Viewing Friday, Jan 25, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (calling hours 4:00-7:00). SERVICES Saturday, Jan 26, 9:15-10:30 WAKE (9:30 - 9:45 AKA Sorority Service), 10:30 Homegoing at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 7901 Quincy Ave. In lieu of flowers, the Family requests donations to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, PO Box 414238, Boston, MA 02241-4238, or the YWCA - www.ywca.org