She ran a clothing store alongside the Carson's Grocery & Market for several years, and enjoyed her time planting flowers, reading, and cooking for her family. She was the family historian, and her family pictures and heirlooms were very dear to her heart. She especially loved her time with the Wilma Hankins Circle at the First United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Jack Dunham Carson, whom she married February 27th, 1945 in Tacoma, Washington; two brothers, Arthur Clingman, Jr. (Buddy) of California and Bobby Pearson Clingman of Lubbock Texas; three sisters, Sue Carolyn Clingman of Warren, Wanda Clingman Gardner of Monticello, and Arthurline Clingman of Austin, TX.
Survivors include her son, Richard Carson and wife Karen of Monticello; granddaughter Melanie Carson Reynolds and husband Ricky of Conway; and honorary grandson Jeff Carmical of Monticello. She also leaves many cousins and friends that she adored.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the First United Methodist Women's Circle of Monticello. There will be a private graveside service in Oakland Cemetery.
Condolences(12)
Lanier Grassie
Cohasset, MA Tuesday, April 13, 2021 The Carson FamilyMy parents, Kelly and Mary Grassie, met Jack and Lanier Carson while stationed at McCord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Washington. After discharge from the service to return home to Massachusetts and Arkansas, their friendship continued. When I was born in 1947, my parents named me Lanier in tribute to their dear, sweet friend. For the next 73 years, "Aunt" Lanier always remembered me with a beautiful, thoughtful gift on birthdays, graduations, holidays , and all special occasions. I, in turn, will always remember her with gratitude and love. May God bless.
LaNell McKiever
Monticello, AR Sunday, April 11, 2021 Dick, I know you and your family will miss your Mother. She was always the perfect lady and I considered not only part of my family, but a friend. Buddy always spoke how nice she was to him. I got to see her a lot when I had my shop and always special.Elgenia and Jim Ross
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 10, 2021 We send condolences to the family of Lanier. I have happy memories of buying matching clothes for our two daughters from her at Carsons Store.Her kindness and support for First Methodist Church and for so many people in Monticello will continue to be a gift to family, friends, church and community. Elgenia
Joe Williams Jr
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 10, 2021 Our hearts are deeply saddened of the passing ofMRS Carson. I have known her and the entire
Family all my life. I was always one of the
Best dressed kids in school because of
Carson clothing store where she work. My
Dad was a butcher in the grocery side he
Was known as Joe Carson. So we send our
Deepest sympathy to the family. May Mrs Lanier rest in peace. From the entire Williams family
Beverly Davis
, TX Saturday, April 10, 2021 A sweet friendRobin Johnson
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 10, 2021 I loved Ms Lanier and she was the most kindest lady I knew. She was a pillar in our community. God has got her now.Robin Davis Johnson and Family
Raymond Chisom
Monticello, AR Friday, April 9, 2021 Richard and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Carson was a very sweet and curteous lady.Lisa Carson Gibson
Fayetteville, AR Friday, April 9, 2021 RIP my beautiful, sweet, kind-hearted Aunt. I always enjoyed our visits. I love you forever. LisaRonald K Echols
Monticello, AR Friday, April 9, 2021 Sorry for your loss!JOYCE Hightower
Tumbling Shoals, AR Friday, April 9, 2021 We will miss our precious little cousin but know she is at rest now. Love to all our familySusan Adkins
Fayetteville, AR Friday, April 9, 2021 Aunt Lanier was one of the sweetest, kindest people I have known. She never forgot my birthday or Christmas, and she was always so interested in what we were doing with our lives, what my children were doing, and my grand daughter. I'm sorry I was unable to see her since the pandemic began. She was loved and will be missed.With love, Susan
Sharon Shook McIntyre
Monticello, AR Friday, April 9, 2021 Dear Richard and Family,My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Growing up on Borchardt St, I lived down the hill from Jack, Lanier, and Richard (Dick). I have fond memories of your parents. Your mother was one of the kindest ladies I have ever known. I know she will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Sharon