Connie Jean Carlson

Connie Jean Carlson passed peacefully after a lengthy battle with breast cancer on February 14, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Arden, NC at the age of 77.

Connie was born on March 6, 1947 in Elgin, IL to Kenneth and Virginia (Studebaker) Bailey. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Bailey; dad, Norman Harring; mother, Virginia (Bailey) Harring; and brother-in-law, Tim Schirmer. Connie is survived by her daughters: Bethanie (Jeff) Drew of Wake Forest, NC and Cara Carlson of Arden, NC; sisters, Patricia Schirmer of GA and Barb Harring (Liz Miles) of AZ; grandchildren, Taylor Leveque (Brandon Roderick) of IL and Jared Drew of NC; great grandchildren, Ashton Roderick and soon-to-be baby girl Roderick of IL; nieces and nephews, Sarah (Paul) Mullen of AZ, Katra (Phil) Thompson of GA, Eric (Julie) Schirmer of GA, and their children; aunt Joan Clyne of IL; many other loved family members and friends. 

She was raised in and graduated from high school in Stockton, IL with the Class of 1965. She worked for ProGraphics for 34 years as an office manager. She made many lifelong friends at both. Over the years, Connie called Stockton, Oregon, and Rockford, IL home. In 2018, she retired to Georgia to be closer to family. 

Connie enjoyed knitting, making blankets and hats for many non-profits, visiting the beach, exploring the mountains, sea turtles, playing Skip-bo, hummingbirds, butterflies, reading, jigsaw puzzles, watching House Hunters, shopping excursions to find deals at Kohl’s with her sister, and family time.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Hamilton Mill Presbyterian Church Food Bank, 5152 Braselton Hwy, Hoschton, GA, 30548, Attn: Pat Weaver and/or spreading acts of kindness in her memory.

Thank you to Four Seasons Hospice of NC for their kind and attentive care.

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