Alma J. Carlton

Alma J. Carlton, 90, of Jackson died Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Chaffee Nursing Center. She was born January 10, 1928 in Zalma, Missouri to Hiram and Nettie Muriel Hinkle Kinnison. She and David R. Carlton were married October 2, 1954 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was the love of her life and preceded her in death on February 25, 1979. Alma grew up in Chaffee and worked at the shoe factory. She was also a waitress at the former Alvarado Restaurant in Cape Girardeau where she met her husband. She was a member of New McKendree United Methodist Church, St. Mark's Chapter Order of Eastern Star 167 for over 50 years, and Order of Amaranth. Alma's passion was spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids. She was a wonderful cook and loved feeding people. She loved to dance, have fun and be the "life" of any party. She loved all animals, her pets and everybody else's. Survivors include her two daughters, Cheryl (Bruce) Thomas of Jackson and Connie (Willie) Carlton of Calera, Alabama; former son-in-law, Ken (Denise) Willett of Birmingham, Alabama; four grandchildren, Michael Willett, Kimberly Darden, John (Ashley) Litzelfelner and Julie (Eric) Heuring; six great-grandchildren, Tatum Willett, Alex and Abby Darden, Mia and Abigail Litzelfelner and Brett Findlay. She was also survived by "like a daughter," a friend, Becky (Randy) Burris and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Hiram Kinnison; mother, Nettie Muriel Schultz; step-father, Burette Schultz; and brother, Jim Kinnison; "like a sister," a friend, Martha (Bill) Stickler; and many loving sisters-in-law; a brother-in-law; and a special friend, Rudy Brothers. Friends may call 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. There will be an Eastern Star service at 11:30 am. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm Monday, April 23, 2018 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Jimmie Corbin officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to Masonic Home of Missouri, 6033 Masonic Drive, Suite A, Columbia, MO 65202, www.mohome.org. The family would like to thank the caregiver teams at both Capetown Assisted Living and Chaffee Nursing Center for the wonderful care they provided.

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Alma J. Carlton

January 10, 1928 - April 19, 2018