Catherine Schneider Carlson

HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS, INC. 932 N. Ohio Avenue Live Oak, Florida 32064 Phone (386) 364-5115 Fax (386) 364-5105 Catherine Schneider Carlson January 6, 1944 September 28, 2014 Catherine Schneider Carlson, age 70, formally of Live Oak, FL passed away Sunday, September 28, 2014 with her loving husband by her side. Catherine was born in Live Oak, FL on January 6, 1944 to Merle Elizabeth Weaver and John Henry Schneider. She married the love of her life, Larry Morris Carlson, at age 16 and cared for her children teaching them to respect everyone and always lend a helping hand. Throughout their life together, they lived in numerous states across the US and travelled to many more. Once the kids were older and the family settled in Garland, TX, she worked for K-Mart as the Personnel Manager for the Richardson store. She retired from K-Mart and worked as an office manager for several companies, finishing her working career at the Galaxy Counseling Center in Garland by completely retiring in 1999. Once retired, she and Larry moved to Robinson, TX to keep up with their grandchildren. She loved her time at beaches and her greatest joy was to support others in need. She was predeceased by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Larry Carlson of 54 years; children, Sharon Elizabeth Carlson Blanchard and husband, Brad, John Edward Carlson and wife, Teresa; grandchildren Kristen Elizabeth Blanchard Holland and husband, Sam, Collin Dean Blanchard; great grandson, Cohen William Holland; one sister, Iris Robertson of Tampa, FL; one brother, John Paul Schneider and wife, Betty of Live Oak; one sister-in-law, Ann Carlson, Gainesville, FL along with many nieces and nephews and her Aunt Imogene Tiffin of Jacksonville, along with many cousins. The Texas friends and family celebrated Catherine’s life on Saturday, October 4, 2014 in Robinson, TX. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 11, 2014 in the Live Oak Cemetery with Rev. Tim Carver officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2411 NW 41st St., Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32606 or the First Advent Christian Church, 699 Pinewood Dr., Live Oak, FL 32064.