Linda Lavonne Carson
1944-2024
Linda Lavonne (Fithian) Carson was born on August 9, 1944, to Olliver C. Fithian, Jr., and Mildred (Mitchell) Fithian in Anthony, Kansas. Linda passed away surrounded by love on October 10, 2024, in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Linda was an avid supporter of Oklahoma State University (OSU) and the OSU Cowboys. She began her college education at OSU and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO).
Linda met the love of her life, Dr. Robert Carson, in 1992. Linda and Robert were married in 1994 and were married for 30 years. Linda worked as an Administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and retired in 2001.
Linda and Robert enjoyed traveling and during their years together saw most of the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. Additionally, they traveled to many foreign countries including Turkey, Greece, Italy, Belgium, and France. Linda was also a fan of Willie Nelson, who she named her dear Airedale Terrier, Willie, after.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents and uncle Leonard Dean Biby and his wife Ida Fae Biby. Linda is survived by her loving husband Robert, as well as her stepson Dr. John Carson and his wife Kim. She is also survived by cousin Clifford Biby, his wife Debbie and their children, cousin Illa Moore and her son, and cousin Angela Nipper, her husband Dr. Wes Nipper, and their children.
Linda’s life will be celebrated with a Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 17, 2024, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Linda was a very dear friend I had known since she started employment at FAA in the early 1980s. Linda and I shared many wonderful times together that made unforgettable memories.
Linda was such a kind caring and very lovely person. She will be missed.
Linda was a dear friend who loved and supported her friends. In business, she was an analytical, consummate professional. We traveled together and made wonderful memories. To the very end, she always had a ready smile. I miss her.
Hillary and I fondly remember Linda’s warmth and support when we moved to Oklahoma City in 1995. Over the years we appreciated her strength, friendship, and sense of humor. We will remember and miss Linda.
David and Hillary Weiner