Charlene Ann Hearn, 81, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 at LifeCare at Lofland Park in Seaford. She was born March 12, 1931 in Delmar, a daughter of the late J. Raymond and Iva Smith. Mrs. Hearn retired from Delmar Elementary School in 1998. She worked as a physical education teacher and media aide for 34 years. She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Delmar and the Delmar V.F.W. Post 8276 Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Jay and Joanne Hearn of Laurel; two grandsons, Scott M. Hearn of Bridgewater, VA and Jason T. Hearn of Baltimore, MD; a sister, Elizabeth Sparrow of Delmar; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joshua Burton Hearn; a brother, Oliver Kendall (OK) Smith; and a sister, Doris A. Twilley. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 1, 2013 at Short Funeral Home in Delmar. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at St. Stephens Cemetery in Delmar. In memory of Mrs. Hearn, contributions may be sent to the Delmar Elementary School Educational Fund, 811 South Second Street, Delmar, MD 21875. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar.