Verna Carlson

Verna Carlson was born on January 8, 1914 to Tony and Nettie Anderson Nelson in Freeborn County. Verna graduated from Alden High School. She married Glen Arnold Carlson in Albert Lea. Verna resided in Freeborn County for all except 15 years, when she lived in Phoenix, AZ. She was a life long member of First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Verna enjoyed bowling, crafts, playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her son, Lee and wife Sharon Carlson of Sun City, AZ; grandson, Grady and wife Suzanne Carlson of Phoenix, AZ; granddaughter, Kelly Carlson of Phoenix, AZ; great-granddaughters, Shelby and Sydney Carlson of Phoenix, AZ; several nieces and nephews. Verna was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Arnold Carlson; brothers, Chester Nelson, Harley Nelson, and Ellsworth Nelson; sisters, Hazel Eker, Bernadine Schultz, and Naomi Mickelson.