Carol L. Gilson, 64, of the town of Greenbush, passed away on Tuesday, January 07, 2020 at the Sharon
S. Richardson Community Hospice Center with her family beside her.
Carol was born on March 26, 1955 in Bellevue, Ohio a daughter to the late Allen and Kathryn (Larenz)
Evert. She attended schools there graduating from Bellevue High School. She received her degree in
teaching from Bowling Green University. On August 9, 1980 she was united in marriage to James Gilson
in Groton Township, Ohio. Spanning 39 years her teaching career took her to many schools where she
worked with learning disabilities and reading interventionism. The schools included Henry David
Thoreau School in Milwaukee, Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah High School, Sheboygan South High School and
Longfellow and Grant Elementary Schools in Sheboygan. In retirement Carol continued to volunteer
helping those with disabilities. She enjoyed her wild flower gardens and working in her yard and pond.
As a grandmother she enjoyed spending time playing with and teaching her grandchildren.
Carol was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Plymouth where she had formerly taught Sunday
School.
Carol is survived by her husband, James; two sons and two granddaughters, Matthew (Joy) Gilson and
their daughter, Chloe and Mark (Sarah) Gilson and their daughter, Caitlyn; a brother, Jack Evert of
Seattle, Washington; her brothers and sisters in law, Barbara (Jeff) Anzia of Belgium, Ruth (Fritz) Blazel
of Newburg, Elizabeth (Thomas) Alexander of West Bend and Thomas (Leanne) Gilson of Waldo. Carol is
further survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Carol was preceded in death by her
parents, mother and father in law, Dorothy and Francis Gilson, a brother, Michael Evert and a brother in
law, William Gilson
A memorial service for Carol will be held 2 PM, Saturday, January 11 at Wittkopp Funeral and Cremation
Service, Plymouth with Rev. Casey Sugden, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church, officiating. Family and
friends may gather at the funeral home, 123 South Street, Plymouth on Saturday from 12 Noon until the
time of service at 2 PM.
Memorials in Carol’s name may be directed to the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Center.
Carol’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the staff of the Sharon S.
Richardson Community Hospice, the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic and Marsho Medical Center. Your
kindness and comfort will be remembered.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.wittkoppfcs.com
