Francis Lenore Carson, 84, of Jefferson City, MO passed away March 5, 2017 in Bartlett TN. She is predeceased by her parents, Lilly and Isaiah King of Elijah, MO. She is also predeceased by her long-time companion and friend of 43 years, Bernie Pleus. She is survived by her children, Deb Carson of Omaha NE, Sandy (Rick) Cloud of Germantown TN, and Ron (Caryn) Carson of Osteen FL, and their father, Carl Carson Jr. of Mt. Airy NC, Granddaughter Martha Carson Reilly of Chicago IL, and Grandson Justin Carson. She also leaves two sisters Dean Long and Beverly Colvin.
Francis served in the Navy as a Communications Technician. As a military wife, she travelled extensively and lived abroad in Japan, Scotland, and Guam. She moved to Jefferson City, MO in 1968 and retired from the Jefferson City Police Department as a Corporal.
According to her granddaughter, she was unchallenged in birthday cake baking and hand-sewn customized Halloween costumes.
Francis and Bernie enthusiastically contributed to four state school systems in Iowa, Tennessee, Missouri, and Florida by supporting any casino within driving range. They were givers. Bernie and Fran spent many years together enjoying the beaches of Florida living part time in Estero FL.
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