Phylicia Faye Carson

Osage Beach Police Officer Phylicia Faye Carson, age 33, of Lake Ozark, Missouri died in the line of duty on August 31, 2024. She was born November 20, 1990 in Anniston, Alabama.
Phylicia was hired by the Osage Beach Police Department in June of 2023, and went on duty for the first time in September of 2023 after graduating from the Law Enforcement Training Institute through the University of Missouri Extension. She served diligently in her position as an officer, striving to help keep her community safe. Prior to joining the force, she was a proud stay-at-home wife and Mom to six beautiful children.
In her spare time, she loved taking the kids to their family farm, going deer hunting, and riding dirt bikes. When she wasn't outdoors, she loved doing her girls' hair or creating index cards with powerful, encouraging messages and scriptures that she would leave around in hopes of making a difference in someone's life. She made a huge impact on so many people in the Osage Beach, Miller, and Camden county regions, but her greatest accomplishment was being a loving mom and wife. Phylicia was very grounded in her faith in Christ, and she and her family attend Calvary Chapel Lake of the Ozarks in Kaiser, where she was previously involved in the kids ministry program.
She married Grant Carson, a Miller County Sheriff's Deputy, on November 21, 2015, and he survives with their daughters Teighan, Raye, Emlyn, Roma; sons Chevy and Rhenner. She is also survived by her parents Gerald and Donya (Menges) Johnson of Georgia; siblings Alexus Clark, Dustin Menges, Alyssa Lawless, Michael Devoe, Cassandra Headrick, Koren Devoe and Jessica Devoe; grandparents Patricia Fresh and Linda Banks, both of Georgia; In-laws Geoff and Amy Carson of Lake Ozark, Andrew, Audrey, Gillian and Alecia Carson along with many nieces, nephews and other extended family members and many friends.
Her smile could light up the entire world and she had the most contagious laugh that could make you happy on your worst day. She loved fiercely and unapologetically.
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9 ESV
"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
Matthew 5:16 ESV
A visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Missouri. Funeral Services and full law enforcement honors will follow at 1:00 pm. A private burial will take place at Freedom Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family through the Mason Griffith Foundation.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Homes, 514 Highway 42, Osage Beach, MO 65065 (573) 348-3232. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.hedgesscottmillard.com.