Margaret A. Carlson

Margaret A. Carlson, 89, passed away October 6, 2020. She was born January 20, 1931 in Star Township, Michigan to Amburn J. Sumerix and Myrtle (Jordon) Sumerix. She was a former employee of St. Edward Hospital, and she was a member of The First Church of the Nazarene.

Margaret loved her church, she loved music, she was a great cook, and she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She preceded in death by her husband, Chester Carlson; two sons, Chester Jr. and Eugene Carlson; one daughter, Linda Christee.

She is survived by two daughters, Sandy Watkins of Roland, OK, and Cheryl Hixson of Fort Smith; two sons, David Carlson of Waxahachie, TX, and Roger Carlson of Fort Smith; two brothers, Gary and Ted Sumerix, of Muskegon, MI; seventeen grandchildren and forty-three great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be 11:30 AM Friday, October 9, 2020, at First Church of the Nazarene under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Burial will follow at U S National Cemetery in Fort Smith.

Pallbearers will be :Brakina Watkins, Michelle Bolenbaugh, Doug and Chet Carlson, Trever Hixon, and Mitchell Hixon.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Andrew Carlson, Heath Hixson, Brandon Watkins, Emily Carlson and Blake Carlson.

Viewing will be Thursday from 10 AM – 7 PM at Edwards Funeral Home and the family will be present from 5-7 PM.