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Betsy Carson Obituary
Born on December 8, 1934, Betsy was a graduate of the University of Georgia. While there, she met Johnny Carson Sr., and they married on September 11, 1955. Betsy spent 20 years as an educator before retiring in 1991. She was a 37-year resident of Greene County, and was preceded in death by her husband in April of 2009.
Survivors include her son Johnny Carson Jr.; daughter, Dianne Thomas (and husband, Bruce), of Social Circle; brother, Charles Earnest Jr., of Calhoun; beloved cousins, Mary Lindamood and Debra Eubanks, of Tyrone; and grandchildren, Josh Carson, of Florida, Laura Carson, of Bridgewater, Mass., and Cody, Julia, Mary Hannah, and Caleb Thomas, all of Social Circle.
A celebration of Betsy's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, at Monroe First United Methodist Church. Live long and prosper.
Lord Stephens Funeral Home East, Athens, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Betsy Phillips
August 16, 2013
Though we can't be there with you on Sunday, we will be praying that Jesus will uphold you with His grace and that this time together with all who loved Betsy will be a joyous celebration of a life well lived, to the glory of God.
JJ Teems
August 12, 2013
Aunt Betsy was a wonderful person.
Jim Pyle
August 4, 2013
To the Family of Mrs Betsy Earnest Carson, in particular her Brother Charles, I send my sincere condolences at this time in the loss of one of UGA Lovliest Young Ladies ever to attend school in Athens. I knew Betsy thru Charlie and many of their friends, and always admired her for her sincere friendship to so many fellow students. I also was a good friend of her true love, John Carson, one of the finest pass receivers in the SEC, and a great individual to know. He could have been all-SEC in several sports, with Betsy at his side. I know all of you in the Family will certainly miss her. I hope all of you keep her memories close by to help get rid of the pain and discomfort to you as you grow older. I pray to Our Good Lord to watch over you all, always, and to love one another as Your Mother and Grandmother did. She would be proud to know that you did. I wish you all well during the rest of your lives, and know that she was well liked and loved by so many others. Take care of each other, and be sure they are always alright. Take your burdens to the Lord and leave them there. Bless you all.
An Old Georgia Bulldog, Class of 54.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes East Chapel
August 4, 2013
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