Emma R. Carlson

Emma Rumbley Carlson, 93, passed away on November 20, 2019. Emma is survived by her daughter Frances Carlson Monroe; daughter Anna Carlson Burnett; son in law Robert Burnett; granddaughter Emmalyn Burnett; grandsons Ian Burnett and Bradley Donald Monroe; and sister in law Grace Carlson; along with many loving nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by husband Roy Samuel Carlson; sister Frances Stewart; and brothers John "Buddy" Rumbley and Tommy Rumbley. Emma earned her masters and bachelor's degrees from Florida State University. A dedicated educator, she taught a wide variety of students at many elementary schools in the Central Florida area, ending her career at George Marks Elementary. During her time there, she became friends with many co-workers, including the Dining Divas, whose continued love and support meant the world to Emma. In addition to her work, Emma was a loving mother who always considered the needs of her family. An accomplished artist and quilter, she spent her retirement years creating quilts and paintings that are now family treasures. A celebration of Emma's life will be held at the Powell Chapel of First Baptist Church in DeLand Florida on January 2nd at 11:00. Her pastor Robert Mulkey of New Covenant Baptist Church will officiate. In lieu of flowers, please bring backpacks, school supplies or art supplies for donation to George Marks Elementary.