Charese Windes

I am raising funds for my wife, Charese Windes', medical & funeral expenses.

Charese René Windes was born October 1, 1974, in Kansas City, Missouri to Thomas Robert Windes and Claudette Saathoff Windes. She passed away peacefully at the age of fifty in Houston, Texas on October 26, 2024.

Charese was born in Missouri and soon after she moved with her parents to Anchorage, Alaska. Her family then moved to Boerne, Texas were Charese attended school and graduated from Boerne High School in 1993. Charese attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas where she graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.

After graduating from Baylor, Charese moved to Houston, Texas where she got a job with Simmons and Company International. She worked for Simmons until 2018. Charese continued to be involved with the Baylor Alumni, attending events and games. She loved all things Baylor and was a strong supporter throughout her life.

Charese loved her family and friends. She loved good food and to travel. Charese took up running and cycling for a time and even participated in the Boulder 10k in 2009. Charese was kind and generous. In 2015, she began sponsoring a young girl in Zambia, even putting her through high school and some post high school education. Through the same organization, Family Legacy, Charese participated in their campLife summer programs, traveling to Zambia in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Charese loved going to music venues and concerts. She met her husband, Shaun Lewis at a Gin Blossoms concert at the House of Blues in Houston. Their first date was the next day, Valentine’s Day 2018. Charese loved visiting wineries and breweries with Shaun. She also loved their cat, Oakley.

Charese was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Robert Windes of Cameron, Missouri. She is survived by her loving husband, Shaun Lewis of Houston, Texas, her mother, Claudette Saathoff of Boerne, Texas, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Charese lived and loved with all her heart and she made a big impression on everyone she interacted with. Her contagious laugh and bright smile could light up a room. She has left behind an even bigger hole in the lives of everyone who loved her. Her celebration of life will be held on Monday November 11, 2024 at 11:00 am. The service will be at First Baptist Boerne 631 S School Street, Boerne, Texas 78006