Janis Jeanne Carson

July 8, 1943 - September 25, 2020

Janis Jeanne Carson, 77, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by family. She was born July 8, 1943 in Council Bluff, Iowa to Clyde and Dawn (Bates) Caywood. Jeanne graduated from Mullinville High School in 1961. She worked as the Mullinville City Clerk for 22 years, Mullinville High School Secretary for 7 years and Secretary for Northern Natural Gas Company for 12 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church Mullinville and Pratt, Chartered the Serendipity Reds, PEO, Pilot Club, Southwind Hospice, Naomi Guild, PRMC Auxiliary, Eastern Star and organized the Mullinville High School Alumni Association. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends, volunteering and sending cards to loved ones. She is survived by her children, Cinda (Bryan) Morehead of Greensburg, Craig (Leslyn) Carson of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Cristi (Rodney) Werth of Ellis and LaRona (Darrin) Smith of Pratt; grandchildren, Cheyenne (Will Munsell) Morehead, Lymon Morehead, Lindee Carson, TW Carson, Cassy Carson, Brayden (Kristin) Werth, Baylee Werth, Shelby (fiance, Brady Mattke) Werth, Rylee Werth and Abby Lloyd; great grandchildren, Wilder Munsell and Emma Werth; long time companion, Ron Freeman of Mullinville; brother, Joel K. (Sharon) Caywood of Pratt; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Jeanne is preceded in death by her parents and infant brother. Cremation has taken place. Friends may sign the book Wednesday and Thursday from 9-5 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 2, 2020 at First United Methodist Church in Pratt. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery, Mullinville. In lieu of flower memorials may be made to Pilot Club or PRMC Auxiliary in care of Larrison Mortuary.