Shirley E. Carson, 91 died January 3, 2026 at Caribou. She was born in Woodland June 12, 1934 the daughter of the late Edwin and Mildred (Philbrick) Thomas. In 1957 she married Elburn J. Carson. Shirley was a retired L.P.N. having been employed at Cary Medical Center for many years. She was passionate about many things, especially her family and friends, enjoying crafting genealogy albums for them in later years. She was an avid quilter, carrying on the family tradition and sharing her treasures with those she loved. Shirley is survived by her two daughters; Cindy Goodine of Washburn and Bonnie Chadwick and husband Allen of Bristol, CT. a step-daughter June (John) Churchill of Washburn, One sister Chris Thomas of Santee, CA. Her beloved grandchildren: Melanie Cote, Adam (Erin)Cote, and their children Anna and Ellie, Ryan Goodine, Jessica (Allen) Milton and Nathan (Chelsea) Goodine. Numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Shirley was predeceased by her parents, her husband Elburn, two sisters, Dorcas Ketch and Edwina Barber, a grandson Eric Harris and son in law Kevin Goodine. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Borderview Nursing home for providing loving care for Shirley over her last couple years. A memorial service will be held in the late spring at a date and time to be announced by the Mockler Funeral Home. www.mocklerfuneralhome.com
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