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Olive May Stowell Carlson, 86, of Charlotte, went to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, July 13, 2014. She was born on February 20, 1928 in Springfield, Massachusetts the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Stowell.
She was the beloved wife of Robert Charles Carlson. They were married for 58 years at the time of his death on December 11, 2006.
She embraced her role as a mother and homemaker and was happiest when surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Over her many relocations, she embraced the opportunity to explore and become involved in the new community. She volunteered in the community through Girl Scouts, Red Cross, and Habitat for Humanity and for 10 years with her husband at Crisis Assistance Ministry. She served the Lord at many churches in various leadership roles and she and her husband were active in square dancing.
She is survived by her sister, Gwendolyn Stone of Concord; three daughters, Linda Hall, Diane Beaver (Bill) and Karen Larson (Jim) all of Charlotte; two sons, James Carlson (Terry) of Monroe, and Robert Carlson (Joy) of Columbia, SC; nine grandchildren, Chris Hall, Jessica Beaver, Whitney Berry, Kirstan Vaughn, Kara Carlson, Olivia, Sinclair, Jack and Emma Larson, and many great grandchildren.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at Central United Methodist Church (6030 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC) on Monday July 21, 2014 at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to: Central United Methodist Church or Crisis Assistance Ministry (500 Spratt St., Charlotte NC, 28206).
Carolina Cremation of Charlotte and Salisbury is assisting the Carlson family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Tammy Pangle says
Mrs. Carlson was a wonderful woman. She was so kind, sweet, personable and loving and she taught her kids those attributes as well. The love and happiness of her family, along with serving others, were most important to her.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time. Remember to lean on each other and remember all the good times as there were many! Know that she is so very happy to be reunited with your Dad/Grandpa.
Marianne Romanat says
May God’s extra grace be evident these days, as God gives you strength for each day. Olive was a beautiful mother and grandmother, a wonderful person and Christian. God’s peace be with you.
Mary Barrett says
Linda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May you take comfort in knowing that your mother is resting peacefully, securely wrapped in the arms of her Heavenly Father.
In Christian love,
Mary Barrett
HMUMC, Hope Mills, NC
Minnie Hemphill says
Extending my deepest condolences to the family of Olive Carlson. May you find solace from “the God of all comfort”, who will help you through this time of grief.
2 Cor. 1:3,4
Sally and Bobby McNeill says
Bobby and I wish to extend our sympathy to all of Mrs. Carlson’s family. Diane, Billy and Jessica Beaver are longtime friends and neighbors of ours and through the years we have had the opportunity to meet many family members, including Olive. She was a lovely person and I know she will be missed. May you find comfort in the many special memories that you have of her. Those memories are gifts of love that are yours to keep forever. Sincerely, Sally and Bobby McNeill