Laura Ella Carlson was born in Austin Texas on December 30, 1944. Her parents were Lawrence Herbert Carlson and Agnes Ella Vanlandingham Carlson. Ella was raised and attended school in Lockhart, Texas. She passed away on September 2, 2020.
Ella received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Southwest Texas State University, now known as Texas State University. She taught Home Economics at Medina Valley High School in Castroville, Texas, where she has resided since 1970. Ella retired after thirty-three years of teaching.
After retirement, Ella became a Professional Registered Parliamentarian with the National Association of Parliamentarians, where she served on a number of national committees and as a District VI Director.
Ella was a member of the San Antonio Conservation Society and served as a docent for fifteen years at the Steves Homestead House Museum in the San Antonio King William District. She also gave tours for children at the Yturri-Edmonds Historic Site in San Antonio. The “Yellow Rose of Texas” was awarded to her by then-Governor Rick Perry for her outstanding volunteer work.
Survivors include her cousins and many friends.
Ella was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Agnes Carlson.
Public Visitation will be Monday, September 14, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 10:00 am at Memory Lawn Memorial Park, 19106 San Marcos Highway, Martindale, Texas 78655.
Please Note; the number of people allowed in the funeral home is limited. Face coverings are required and social distancing shall be practiced.
Memorials may be made in Ella’s memory to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home.