Gwendolyn Fleming Carlson passed away on February 19th, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Raymond A. Carlson and her son Raymond A. “Buddy” Carlson, Jr. She is survived by her daughters Susan, Kathy and Carol and 5 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 2, at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church in Vinton. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 at the church, before the service.
Gwen was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 12, 1930. She graduated from Sulphur High School and received her RN from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Galveston, Texas. Upon graduation she returned to Sulphur where she helped open West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital.
Service and volunteering were very important to Gwen. She was president of the Literary Club, a child advocate for CASA and an active member of First Baptist Church, where she thoroughly enjoyed teaching summer Vacation Bible School and helped start the “Bag Lady” group who crocheted sleeping mats from grocery bags for the homeless.
Gwen was also a well known and respected antique dealer. She was considered an expert on Irish Belleek china.
The family would like to especially thank Heart of Hospice and Dr. Jason Fuqua for their care and kindness.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gwen’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or First Baptist Church of Vinton. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.
