Carolyn M. Gilson, age 92, of Deerfield, died November 6, 2024, at Gaslight Village, Adrian. She was born on August 15, 1932, in Petersburg to Louis and Leona (Loetz) Gaertner. On April 18, 1953, she married Robert Gilson in Petersburg, and he survives. She was one of the original leaders for the Deerfield Lucky Clovers 4H Club, she helped with the Lenawee County Fair, enjoyed cooking and baking. Carolyn was known as Grandma Cookie. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and have visited all 50 states, except for Hawaii. She was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aide.
In addition to her husband of 71 years, Robert, she is survived by her children, Robert, Donald (Kristi) Gilson , Kenneth (Rita) Gilson, Sharon Gilson, and Timothy (Denise) Gilson; 13 grandchildren, Kara, Aaron (Mary), Megan (Chris), Marissa, Shauna (Greg), Tavia (Cody), Zadon, Brea, Brandy, Justin, Janelle, Tyler (Hannah), and Sara; and 12 great-grandchildren, Kade, Cameron, Ethan, Haven, Eli, C.J., Gavin, Garrett, Noah, Ella, Jameson, and Jackson. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Louis (Fran) and Leroy (Kate) Gaertner.
Visitation will be held at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home, Blissfield, on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 3:00 – 7:00 PM. Visitation will also be held at St. Stephen Lutheran Church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church with Pastor Brian Keller officiating. Interment will follow in Deerfield Cemetery.
You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Hospice of Lenawee, or Gaslight Village Assisted Living. The Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home in Blissfield is assisting the family with arrangements.