Ruth A Carson

Carson, Ruth Alfreda of House Springs, Missouri, was born February 16, 1927 in Madison, South Dakota to John Alfred and Iona Mae (nee McKinney) Johnson and entered into rest, Saturday, December 27, 2025 in St. Louis Missouri at the age of 98 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Alfred and Iona Mae (nee McKinney) Johnson; ex-husband Jerauld Jerome Carson, daughter Patricia Ann Dixon, great grandson Nathaniel L. Downs and siblings Esther Steinmetz, Fern Carpenter, Thomas Johnson, Frank Johnson, and half-brothers Edgar Johnson, Elmer Johnson, Emil Johnson. She is survived by her children, Jenny Lee (Dennis) Sydloski, David Jerome (Pamela) Carson, Michael Ray (Marilyn) Carson, Jerri Lynn (David) Depp, Timothy Jay (Sandra) Carson, and sister Norma Johnson; grandchildren Jeffery (Marie) Dixon, Elizabeth (Eric) Downs, Ryan (Maureen) Carson, Jessica (Jordan) Jones, Laura (Stephen) Williams, David (Jane) Dixon, Brandon (Sarah) Carson, Christine Carson, Michael (Brittany) Depp, Christopher “Kit”(Amanda) Sydloski, Travis (Tabitha) Carson, Richard Dixon; great grandchildren, Henry Depp, Elle Williams, Katarina Carson, Corey (Jordan) Dixon, Benjamin Carson, Erin (Eric) Ferree, Emily Downs, Margaret Jones, Andrew Carson, David Dixon Jr., Quinn Williams, Nicholas Dixon, Hailey Depp, Violet Jones, Nora Barney, Margaret Dixon, Lyla Carson, Kenzie Downs, Kylee Downs, and great great grandchild, Bobby Ferree; along with numerous other extended family and friends. Ruth Carson lived a life defined by generosity, creativity, and deep devotion to her family and community. For more than 25 years, she gave her time and heart as a volunteer with Feed My People, quietly serving others with compassion and humility. Adventurous and capable, Ruth once manned a fire tower in Custer, South Dakota with her toddler by her side, a testament to her strength, independence, and love for her children. She expressed her creativity through crafting and ceramics, finding joy in making beautiful things with her hands. Ruth lovingly sewed many of her young children’s clothes, stitching care and patience into every piece, and her kitchen was the heart of the home—where she was known, without question, as the best cook ever. Her legacy lives on in the countless lives she nourished, the family she cherished, and the love she shared so freely. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Mortuary, 6300 Highway 30, Cedar Hill, MO 63016. Funeral Ceremony will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Chapel Hill Mortuary. Interment to follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Cedar Hill, MO. In Lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made in Ruth’s memory to “Feed my People”, High Ridge, MO. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at www.stlfuneral.com and follow details of this event and others in the community at www.facebook.com/stlchapelhill.

Ruth A Carson

February 16, 1927 - December 27, 2025