Mrs. Mary Sue (White) Carson, age 90, of Carnesville, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Hartwell Health & Rehab.
Born February 19, 1930, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Edgar & Pearl (Fulghum) White. She was a retired textile worker, having worked for many years with Carwood Mfg. and Stone Mfg. She was a member of Compassion Baptist Church and the Oldies but Goodies Seniors. Mrs. Carson was an avid Bible reader and will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Telford Carson; brother: George White; and sisters: Madge King and Lorene Hambrick Sorrells.
She is survived by her sons & daughters-in-law: David & Annette Carson, Rev. Leon & Linda Carson, and Rev. Dale & Connie Carson; brother & sister-in-law: Charles & Mae White; grandchildren: Kerri & Derek Griffin, Karen & Jon Mitchell, Heather Callaway, Chris Carson, Daniel & Jessica Carson, James & Judith Lea Carson, and Katy Davis; eighteen great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will have a private graveside service in Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery in Carnesville. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Compassion Baptist Church, 10142 Lavonia Road, Carnesville, GA 30521.
Strickland Funeral Home of Lavonia is in charge of the arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.