Obituary

Leigh Anne Carson

Age 60, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. She was born May 25, 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Frederick Charles and Jane Leigh (Phillips) Christenson.

Leigh was a member of the Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church. She was a member of the PEO Chapter CQ. She was an avid camper and loved the outdoors and had been a scout mother. She was also a pianist and youth minister.

She was preceded in death by one brother Charles Michael Christenson.

Survivors include her husband Raymon "Ray" Carson; one son Raymon Joshua Carson and his wife Haley Michelle Carson of West Fork, Arkansas; one daughter Crystal Leigh Bayird and her husband James Michael Bayird of Lincoln, Arkansas; three grandchildren Hattie Ray Carson, Ameli Jadis Bayird and Abigail Jane Bayird; two brothers James Mark Christenson and his wife Cynthia Dawn Carson Christenson of Independence, Missouri, and Timothy Frederick Christenson and his wife Kathy Christenson of Independence, Missouri; one sister-in-law Terri Beard Christenson also of Independence, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, October 9th, 2021, at Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers family request memorials be made to Hope Cancer Resources 5835 W Sunset Ave., Springdale, Arkansas 72762.
Funeral Service

1:00 pm
Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
information unavailable.
General

May 25, 1961

Oct 6, 2021

60

Tributes

My prayers and thoughts go out to the whole family and friends God has the sweetest Angel. Leigh will be missed by me, she was the sweetest lady I ever got to know. Ray if you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask.
Charlotte smith - Friend
My prayers and thoughts go out to the whole family and friends God has the sweetest Angel. Leigh will be missed by me, she was the sweetest lady I ever got to know. Ray if you need anything, don’t hesitate to ask.
Charlotte smith - Friend
I had the pleasure of working with Leigh for many years at the St Joseph School District. She was always a ray of sunshine and uplifting to everyone. And a great interpreter!! She will be missed. Hugs to the family
Brandy Wilson - Friend
Leigh was always patient and positive with our students. She was a bright spot in my day.
Jo Lovely - co-teacher
Leigh Ann was a wonderful soul. She was so caring and sweet. We all loved her dearly. Even though she is leaving an empty spot in our lives, her presence of kindness will continue to linger with us all. Ray, the children and grandchildren are being held in our prayers.
Emma Lou and Lyman Edwards - Aunt
Funeral Service

1:00 pm
Prairie Grove First United Methodist Church.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
information unavailable.
General

May 25, 1961

Oct 6, 2021

60