Phyllis M. Carson

Phyllis Marie (Seitz) Carson left her earthly home on September 20, 2022 to join her heavenly Father for eternal peace. Phyllis had a full and wonderful life with much joy and laughter, and she was loved and will be missed by all that knew her. Phyllis was born in Eldon, Iowa on June 17, 1938 to William James Seitz and Ruth Hazel (Ellis) Seitz.

Phyllis worked as a medical office assistant for over 30 years for Dr. Thomas J. Shekleton and later for OSF until she retired. She loved to travel and spent several years traveling the world with friends on locally organized group trips. She was an avid golfer and belonged to the Maple Lane Country Club in Elmwood, IL for over 40 years and was a member of the Shady Ladies. Phyllis loved to play cards, both Pinocle and Bridge, which she did every month for over 50 years with the same wonderful friends that saw each other through all of life’s ups and downs. After retirement she and Bob spent their Winters in Arizona playing golf and enjoying their days with many good friends. She was also a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church of Farmington. Phyllis loved her church and her God.

Phyllis went to high school in Farmington, IL where she was a cheerleader and where she met her lifetime love, Robert Allen Carson. She and Robert married on July 13, 1956 and were married for 66 amazing years. They were surrounded by family and many lifetime friends and loved to entertain, cook and have fun. They were also pretty good on the dance floor.

She is survived by her husband, Robert, and their two daughters Deborah (Mike) Carson-Cross and DeAnn (Mark) Atwell. Phyllis leaves behind 6 grandchildren Robert, Katy, Cameron, Eli, Jennifer, Alycia and 5 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sister, Trudy Cline, in-laws Stellemae (Carson) and Jerry Carley, Janice (Carson) and Al Castle, as well as many nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ruth, her in-laws Everett and Dortha Carson and sisters, Myrna Cruise & Beverly Davis as well as brothers-in-law Daryl Cline, John Davis, John Carson and sister-in-law Eleanor Carson and two nieces Janice Carley and Susan (Carley) Bohanan.

There will be a family service, per Phyllis’ request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Farmington United Methodist Church. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com