Audrey Pauline Carlson

May 11, 1909 - November 27, 2007

Mrs. Audrey Pauline Carlson, aged 98 of Portage, formerly of Scottville, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 27, 2007. Audrey was born on May 11, 1909 in Evart to Hugh and Flora McLaughlin, and married Arnold O. Carlson on January 1, 1931 in Evart. Arnold served as superintendent for the Mason County Central School District for many years, and preceded her in death on December 20, 1981. While living in Scottville, Audrey and Arnold were active members of the Scottville United Methodist Church, where Audrey taught Sunday School, and was a member of the United Methodist Women’s Guild. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Lodge 442 in Scottville, and found her greatest joy in supporting her husband and her family. Audrey was also preceded in death by her sisters Mildred, Virginia, and Ada. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Jerry and his wife Jan of Kalamazoo, Richard and his wife Norrene of Grand Rapids, her grandchildren Scott (Angela) Carlson, Shari (Mark) Johns, Caryn (Joe) King, and Jeff Carlson, her step grandchildren Jason (Leann) Carpenter, Jill (Tony) Lindsley, 9 great-grandchildren, and 1 step great-grandchild. The family will be present at the Stephens Funeral Home in Scottville for a time of visitation on Saturday, December 8 from 1:00—2:00 PM., with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 PM., the Rev. Robert Jones of Scottville United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will take place at Brookside Cemetery. The family prefers that contributions be made to the Scottville United Methodist Church in memory of Audrey. Funeral arrangements are being cared for by the Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services ~ Stephens Funeral Home.