Marjorie Craven Carson, age 97, of Taylorsville, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at her home.

            Marjorie was born May 16, 1927 in Wilkes County, the daughter of the late Paul Aaron Craven and Izetta Spicer Craven.

            She was a homemaker and was the assistant to her husband Lester, spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. Marjorie was a member of Rocky Face Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking, and taking care of the grandchildren.

            Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Lester Edward Carson; her sisters, Myrtle Carson, Helen McClure, Emma Jean Burgess; a grandson, Rev. Steven Allen Carson.

            Those left to cherish and honor Marjorie’s memories include: her children, Lester Steven Carson (Mavis) of Taylorsville, Roger Dale Carson (Susan) of Vale; her sisters, Clide Brock of Moravian Falls, Barbara Cooper (Frank) of North Wilkesboro; her grandchildren, Kelly Carson (Jane) of Hiddenite, Shawn Carson (Becky) of Statesville, Lesley Gaither of Panama City Beach, FL, AJ Carson of the Bethlehem Community, Matthew Carson of TN, Tanya Sigmon of VA, Kasey Caldwell (Jamie) of Buford Georgia; her great-grandchildren, Spencer Black, Jacob Carson, Joshua Carson, Colby Caldwell, Jacob Brown, Lucius Brown; her granddaughter-in-law, Amanda Carson; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

            The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2024 at Rocky Face Baptist Church. Rev. Ryan Hodges, Rev. Tim Jolly, Rev. Travis Brown, and Rev. Jeff Carson will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

            The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. prior to the service.

            Pallbearers include: Nicky Canter, Matthew Carson, Shawn Carson, Kelly Carson, Jacob Carson, and Jamie Caldwell.

            Memorials may be made to Rocky Face Baptist Church.

            Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

            Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Marjorie Craven Carson.