LaDean Carson

LaDean Carson obituary, Bridgeport, TX

LaDean Carson

LaDean Carson Obituary

Visit the Hawkins Funeral Homes - Bridgeport website to view the full obituary.

Bellevue ~ Myrle “LaDean” Carson, 79, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 in Decatur.

Funeral Service is 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 27th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial at Aurora Cemetery. Family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Cody Henson, Josh Hartsell, Nicholas Wade, Joe Phipps, Vincent Titus, and Max Smith.

LaDean was born on February 16, 1946 to John Sherman and Christine (Smith) Tippie in Electra, Texas. She obtained her Associate's degree in Science and pursued a career as a respiratory therapist, contributing significantly to the well-being of her patients. LaDean was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a friend to many that will miss her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Christine Tippie; her grandparents, John and Ora Mayhew Tippie; and her sister, Shirley Norris.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her children, John Phipps, Sheila Carson, Christy Hartsell and husband Mike all of Bridgeport, Jerry Phipps of Belton, and Joe Phipps and wife Donna of Belton; her grandchildren, Heather and Hailie Phipps, Josh Hartsell, Jessica Henson, Nicholas Wade, and Olivia Carson; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

Hawkins Funeral Home Bridgeport

940-683-2211

www.hawkinsfuneralhome.com

Hawkins Funeral Homes - Bridgeport

1909 9th Street, Bridgeport, TX 76426

How to support LaDean's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor LaDean Carson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more