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Obituary For Anita White Carson
Mrs. Carson was born in Rosedale, a Black community in Homewood AL, the daughter of the late William McKinley White, Sr and Louisiana Johnson White. She was the ninth of fifteen children. Mrs. Carson attended Rosedale Elem and High School through the 10th grade, then enrolled in the former Industrial High School, the first high school for Blacks in Birmingham; this school later became Parker High School.
After high school Mrs. Carson attended Clark College, now Clark Atlanta University, in Atlanta. In September of 1948, she transferred to Miles Memorial College in Birmingham, and in 1950 received a B.A. degree. Other studies were done at Earlham College, Ohio Wesleyan University, and Grambling College. Mrs. Carson received a master of education degree from the University of Georgia and the School Social Worker Certification from Atlanta University. Mrs. Carsonโs teaching career spans 40 years with three years in Dixon Mill, AL and thirty-seven years in various roles in Greensboro, GA culminating her as the districtโs school social worker before retiring in 1990. Her dedication to the students and the community of Greene County led her to run and be elected to the Greene County Board of Education as the first women to hold that position, serving from 1996-2000.
A faithful member of Historic Springfield Baptist Church, Mrs. Carson was always very active in school and community projects, often directing and co-sponsoring many of these activities, such as the Family Violence Council, Christmas Stocking Organization, Community Service Board, Action Incorporated, Friends of the Library, Library Board, Chamber of Commerce Education Committee and Habitat for Humanity. Mrs. Carson also proudly served as an HSBC Sunday School Superintendent and teacher, a member of the Mass Choir and Senior Mission. Mrs. Carson is also a Life Member and Diamond Soror with 77 years of active service to her beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. In recognition of her remarkable service to the school system and her lasting influence on the students and community of Greene County, the Board of Education voted to name the new middle school in her honor. Anita White Carson Middle School continues to serve as a living tribute to her lifeโs work and unwavering devotion to education. (And to think she originally didnโt want to be a Teacher)
Mrs. Carson leaves to cherish her memory siblings: Eliza Ann White Hyde (Elmer), Los Angeles CA; Matthew L. White (Gwendolyn) Atlanta, GA. Children: Stanley E. Carson, Covington, GA; Sheila Carson Drake, Greensboro, GA; Sarah Carson Hughes (Michael) Decatur, GA; Marshall Dixon, Jr (Aminah), Greensboro, GA. Grand Children: Trevor R. Wright; Terence H. Wright; Stanley E. Carson, Jr; Michael M. B. Hughes; Steven E. Carson; Myles A. Hughes; Tymia Dixon; Kennedy R. Drake; Matthew E. Hughes; Erin Dixon; Sky Hall, and Special Grandson: Vernon Hughes. Great Grand Children: Terence Wright, Jr; Kayden A. Martinez; Mia Carson; Demi Hughes; Harmoni Dixon; Chosyn Dixon and many loving nephews, nieces, cousins, family and friends.
Service: Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00PM from Historic Springfield Baptist Church, Greensboro, Georgia with Willie R. Peete, Senior Pastor, Eulogist
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Condolences to the family of my favorite teacher from one of your favorite students. Mrs Carson you will be deeply missed!
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Mrs. Carson was an amazing woman filled with joy, love and positivity. Her joy was very infectious and she always had great advice and I will miss her and I know without a shadow of doubt I'll see her again in heaven.
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To The Family of Mrs. Carson: We the Haynes' Family want to extend our Thanks to you All for your sharing your Loved One With Us, Greene County & Beyond. We will keep the Family in Prayer as you carry on the Legacy that she so purposefully laid out. We can only imagine her at work in the Educational System of Heaven. Well Done! Well Done!
My deepest condolences RIP
My condolences to the Family and Friends during this difficult time, may God love and grace continue blessings ๐๐๐๐
Ms. Anita Carson was truly one of a kind. Her spirit of service is a legacy. I have fond memories of working with her as she served on the Advantage Community Service Board as well as the Friends of Advantage Board. Her life touched many and service lives on. May the family find comfort in the beautiful memories she afforded. With much respect, Tammy Dalton-Executive Director of Friends of Advantage
Condolences to the family. She was a great teacher and she will be missed.
Sincere condolences to the family. May the peace of God be with you during this difficult time. Brenda Woods
Sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Carson. An amazing person who was loved by so many. Job well done on earth, take your rest. โค๏ธ๐๐๐พ
Anita Rebecca was my mom's closest friend for 97 years. She will certainly, be missed. We were so happy to see her reach 76 years in AKA, as my mom achieved 76 years in Delta Sigma Theta. May they rest in peace ๐๏ธ
To the family of Mrs. Anita White Carson. Let not not your hearts be troubled; your mother , grandmother lived a beautiful life and had a great impact of the children of Greene County, GA. You all have my prayers of comfort during this difficult time. Formal math student Brenda Lewis
First I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs Carson. But not only is this a family's loss but a community's loss and although she will be deeply missed she will forever be remembered by many. May God's love and peace be upon you all ๐๐พ
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers! Sending love and asking our Heavenly Father to give comfort, strength, and peace as your family rejoices, remembers, and celebrates a beautiful life well lived!
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May The God of All Comfort, comfort you all in this time of grief. We love you all.
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