JeNele C. Carlson

JeNele C. Carlson obituary

JeNele C. Carlson

JeNele Carlson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home of Willis on Dec. 9, 2025.
C JeNele Carlson passed away at the age of 88 on December 8, 2025.

JeNele was born to Phyllis & Elmer Dunn on October 5, 1937. She had 3 siblings Dwain, Ladonna, and Gayland.

JeNele was a graduate of Aldine High School.

After graduating, she met Denny Carlson. They married on March 17, 1955. Shortly after, the started their family having 3 boys. Kurt Carlson, Eric John Carlson, and Karl Elmer Carlson.

JeNele and Denny had many successful businesses which allowed them to travel not only the country twice, but the world once.

JeNele was a loving mother and wife. Not only was she a loving mother to her sons, but to everyone around her.

She is survived by her husband Dennis "Denny" Carlson, Son Eric John Carlson, Son Karl Elmer Carlson, his wife Kimberly Sue Carlson, and daughter-in-law Carla Carlson. Many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

JeNele is preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sister as well as her son, Kurt Carlson.

Serving as Pallbearers are Marcus Stewart, Robin Dunn, Robert Smith, Jessica Carlson, EJ Carlson III, and Nick Kellum.

Flowers to be sent to Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home 10129 FM 1097 W, Willis, Tx 77318.

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