Charlotte Marie Raspberry

RASPBERRY - Charlotte Marie (nee Patterson) May 14, 2020 at age 71. Charlotte was originally from Birmingham, AL where she was born to the late Juanita Patterson Shepherd and the late William Phillips. After relocating to Buffalo, NY, she became the wife of the late William Raspberry and earned a Masters Degree in Social Work from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Charlotte was a lauded Clinical Specialist with the Erie County Department of Social Services for several decades until her retirement. She is survived by her loving children Robyn (James H. II) Hall, Taurean William (Brittany Marks) Raspberry, Darren Brandon (Sherice Garcia) Raspberry; step-son Rashaad Thomas; five grandchildren; her siblings Carl Allison, Dwayne Shepherd (Sheena Cunningham) and Darrell (Tasha) Shepherd; step-parents, Millie Phillips, Phillip Shepherd Sr. and many nieces and nephews. Charlotte was predeceased by her brother Phillip Shepherd Jr. Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME. Condolences may be shared online at lombardofuneralhome.com