Charlene Fortun Wagner passed away on August 31, 2020 at the age of 82. She was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Leota Wills Fortun and Charles Albert “Frenchie” Fortun. She graduated from Arabi High School in Arabi, LA; and later obtained a bachelor’s degree in English and History from Southeastern Louisiana College (1959) and a Master’s in Library Science from Louisiana State University (1969). A native of New Orleans, she also lived in Millington, TN, and died at home surrounded by her family and the Magdalena Mountains of New Mexico. A woman whose formidable intelligence and ability was expressed in many ways, what she touched in life flourished: her marriage of 61 years, her two daughters, her many friendships, her career as a librarian and library administrator in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, and in Memphis, Tennessee, her community activism, and her beautiful homes and gardens set in harmony with the natural world she loved. She was an avid reader and lover of literature, and a great cook who, wherever she lived, was appreciated for her New Orleans red beans and rice and gumbos. She loved wildlife and birding, and cared about conservation and the environment. Charlene is survived by her husband, Charles Azby Wagner, Jr.; daughter Robin Wagner of Baton Rouge, LA; daughter Leslie Wagner (Sebastien Dryepondt) of Knoxville, TN; sister Bobbie Diebold (Norris), Robert Diebold of Front Royal, VA; sister-in-law Elizabeth Maio of Bay St. Louis, MS.; nieces Melanie Norris, Elizabeth Bullock, Dana Lively, and Andrea McRae; nephews Fred Spitzkeit and Patrick Gray. Due to COVID-19, a celebration of Charlene’s life will be announced at a later date. Condolences can be sent to Charles Wagner at P.O. Box 252, Magdalena, N.M. 87825. Contributions in lieu of flowers to The Nature Conservancy, the Audubon Society, and the Sierra Club. Daniels Family Funeral Services, Socorro, NM, assisting with arrangements.