Marjorie P. Carson

Marjorie Pendergrass Carson, age 97, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 5, 2018 in Batesville, MS. Born in Birchwood, TN on July 10, 1920 to James O. Pendergrass and Addie Lee Friddel Pendergrass. She was loved dearly by her family, and all who knew her felt blessed to have such a kind sweet person in their lives. 

She was a longtime and devoted member of Batesville United Methodist Church. She dearly loved her family and especially her boys. For many years she was Batesville Deputy City Clerk and clerk of the gas and water department. She was also for many years co-owner of Carson's sewing Center with her husband John.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Carson, her parents, five sisters and three brothers. She is survived by two sons, Johnny Carson (Pam) and J. Michael Carson (Ellen); 3 grandchildren, Shea Carson Griffin (Cliff), Jeffrey Carson (Stephanie), and Amanda Carson Barrentine (Brent); 6 great grandchildren, Lauren Griffin Denton (Alan), Carson Griffin, Chloe Carson, Stella Carson, Logan and Riley Barrentine, and also longtime companion and caregiver, Howard Holden.

A service and celebration of Marjorie's life will be held at Wells Funeral Home in Batesville on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 3:00 p.m., with family receiving friends at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Forrest Memorial Park. Family request that memorials be sent to Batesville United Methodist Church or charity of your choice.