Mrs. Fannie Belle Harp Carson
(May 4, 1930 - March 18, 2023)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home 1831 Taylor Street Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Friday, March 24, 2023 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Francis Burns United Methodist Church 5616 Farrow Road Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Saturday, March 25, 2023 / 11:00 A.M.
Interment Location: Greenlawn Memorial Park 7100 Garners Ferry Road Columbia, South Carolina
To reflect Mrs. Carson’s love for education and her students, the Fannie Belle Harp Carson Elementary Education Scholarship was recently established. The endowed scholarship has been designed to support students committed to becoming elementary school teachers. For those interested in donating, checks can be sent to: Allen University, Office of Institutional Advancement, 1530 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204. Please note on the check, ‘Donation made in honor of Mrs. Fannie Belle Harp Carson’.”
To Wendy and Brother may God’s peace be with you. We cherish those special memories of your parents as we reflect upon growing up within the Lincoln Park Community. Mrs. Fannie’s smiles and high expectations of others were blessings of encouragement. We are thankful for the love and intellect that your parents shared among the neighbors. At this time of bereavement for Mrs. Fannie my the Carson and Harp families find comfort in the Lord.❤️
My deepest condolences to the entire Carson family. I had the pleasure of meeting this lovely lady when she visited our office in Princeton. Bill would speak lovingly and affectionately of what a regal woman she was. How inspiring all the love, she spread to so many, family, friends, students, colleagues, and acquaintances. What loving memories you have to cherish.
Wendy and William,
I am remembering your beautiful mother with much love and admiration. She was a blessing to so many.
Sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Carson family, loved ones and friends.
Mrs. Carson, a beautiful and inspirational person and my 3rd and 4th grade teacher at Gadsden elementary school. Throughout the years classmates would speak fondly of her as a main source of our inspiration, knowledge and accomplishments. She touched many of our lives and helped transform many to become more knowledgeable, and that we are now. Her guidance and dedication to teaching, learning and achieving moulded many to be the best in any endeavor.
Memories of her will continue to abide in our hearts.
Gadsden Elementary school, 3rd and 4th grade students,’63 & ’64 school years salute Mrs. Fannie Carson.
Our condolences to the family in the loss of your dear mother. Love to all! The Jacobs family. Lincoln Park Community
Mama Carson, all of us who have had the good fortune to be blessed by your presence in our lives will always be inspired by your example and will miss you greatly.
To my beloved Aunt, rest well in the Lord. Thank you for your love and inspiration through the years.
Wendy while I never had the pleasure of meeting your mother, what I know of you and Frank, and the tribute shared, she leaves a fine legacy for which she can be proud of .She has taken on her crown to glory and ascended to the elite class known as our ancestors. I believe as is being sung, It is well with her soul.
Wishing God’s continued blessings of grace and mercy on you and your family
Your DCDWC sister Jean
Mrs. Carson, thank you for all the years of encouraging me. Gerri
Mrs. Carson, thank you for all the years of encouraging me.
Dearest friends, Windy and Bill, your beloved and radiant mother’s legacy (the greatest of all, that of a teacher) continues through you. May your mother’s memory be for a blessing to all who knew, loved, and were inspired by her, and may you be comforted in your grief. With love for you and your families, Steve Zelinger & family
Our deepest condolences
Bill, While I never had the pleasure to meet your Mom, to know you is to know her. As you have spoken of her many times, she was incredibly insightful, caring and scary smart. Yes, all those descriptive words we use ….Intelligent, Engaging, Great Communicator, Educator and Tenacious. What a lovely legacy. Barbara and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. Be well my friend.
Our sincere condolences to Wendy, Brother, the Carson and Harp Family. You are in our prayers.
Winifred and Brother my deepest sympathy to both of you.
My sincere condolences to Wendy and Dr. Bill Carson; two of my former students at A.C. Flora High School. Please know that you and your entire are in my prayers. I also worked with your father at A.C. Flora. It was a delight to have known your family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal
I pray God will continue to strengthen and keep you.
Mrs. Carson was my third grade teacher and she was a beautiful woman of pose and integrity. Also, a beacon of light for me during the integration of Richland County schools. She loved on us and always expected us to learn and excel academically and socially. I thank God for her loving and kind spirit!
The fond memories I have of her will always be in my heart. Sincere Condolences to you Windy and Brother.
Sincere condolences from the Parker family. “Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal”. May your Mom rest in the arms of our Saviour now and forever more!
Dear Windy and Bill,
We send our deepest condolences to you and your family. May beautiful memories comfort you now and sustain you always. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rest eternal grant to her, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon her. May her soul, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
With my deepest sympathy to Bill and to the Carson family. Sincerely, Margaretta
“Love lives forever in each memory and the thought of the special ones who meant so much and the happiness they brought.
Love lives forever, it will never fade away. For, in our hearts our loved ones are with us every day.”
She gave birth to two, but her wisdom, care, and compassion gave life to so many more. Our prayers and deepest condolences to Brother, “Windy” (Winifred) and the Harp-Carson Family.
With eternal gratitude and love, Edwina, Tony, Joseph, Matthew, and Hailey
Wishing my sincere sympathy,condolences & prayers to the Carson&Harp Family ! RIP 🌹
Our condolences to the Carson family. Our prayers are with the family . Remembering her as a wonderful neighbor.
The Starks & Washington Family
Bill – I’m so sorry for your loss, but what a great life. We all would be lucky to be your mom.
Dear Bill and family. I am so deeply, deeply sorry for your profound loss. May your beautiful mother rest in peace. Love, Gigi.
Sending condolences and prayers to Bill Carson and his family. May her scholarship continue Mrs. Carson’s legacy to educate young minds.
Deepest condolences and sympathy to the carson family. Mrs Carson was my 3rd grade teacher at gadsden elementary school in the 60’s. Her love for education showed in every aspect of her life as an educator. She molded many of us in rural lower richland county to excel im Everything we did.
To the Carson family, please accept our sincerest condolences during this time of loss. We are praying for your peace, and hope that you find comfort in knowing that your mother is at peace with our Lord. Please cherish those memories each day, and continue to recollect on those special moments shared throughout the time she was with you. We will continue to pray for you through this time.
Dear Wendy and Brother warm, kind, loving memories of your dear mother attending Bethel AME Church on Sumter St.
🕊 May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest 🕊
Brother Bill
My deepest condolences to you and your sister for this major loss. I pray you both find comfort in knowing that she now rests in absolute peace with her King.
God Bless You
KPSII
To”Brother”, Wendy and the entire Carson and Harp families, my sincere condolences on the loss of such a beautiful mother and a loving family member. Fannie and Bill, I and my husband were friends in education and attended many educational events. She was a pleasant person to be around, we often visited each and shared info on our children during their growing-up years. Then you two to went college and did not officially return to stay. We retired, out husbands passed and our contact became limited. I am so sorry to hear of her death. May God’s love give you comfort, strength and peace as you navigate through these trying times.
Extending my deepest condolences to the Carson family and to everyone whose life Mrs. Carson touched. Dr. Carson, you spoke so lovingly of your mother, her commitment to her students and to education, and about how blessed you and your sister were that she was your mom. Thanking God that you had her for so many years and hoping that you find comfort in knowing that so many people are lifting you up in prayer.
My sincere condolences to the Carson family and all who loved Mrs. Carson. Her genuine warmth and infinite wisdom allowed her to sow seeds in the lives of many; I am truly grateful to have had her plant in my life. Her legacy of compassion, thoughtfulness and sheer brilliance will forever live in my heart.
May you find comfort in your memories and joy in knowing how much she loved and was loved in return.
Sending our love and support to the Carson family. What a special, wonderful woman she was!
Dr. Carson and Family: My sincere condolences to you and family. The love of Mom is life’s greatest gift. I hope your memories of love and joy with your Mom will give you peace and comfort during this time. Her spirit lives on through you. And as a teacher, she’s left a legacy for her students.
A true Angel…Mrs, Carson always was so sweet to me. A loving smile with a twinkle in her eyes.
To the Carson family: So sorry to learn of the loss of Mrs. Carson. We pray you will be blessed with memories of her bright and loving spirit.
You have my deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. May God’s grace keep and comfort you.
To Wendy and “Brother”: Our moms were great friends and great teachers in Ridge Spring, SC and our families spent a lot of time together in our early years in Columbia. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Your mom is with you at all times. Let your memories give you comfort. The friends, Fannie and Hermine, will be together again in Greenlawn and Heaven.
God Bless.
My friend Fannie, you will always be remembered in my heart
Winnie
To our dear friend Bill, and the Carson Family,
We only met your mother, Bill, once, when you took her and your father to Paris some years ago, but Anne-Laure and her immediately connected.
Anne-Laure and I often think of your mother since that memorable dinner in Paris’s vibrant and fancy heart.
Your parents were wonderful, amazing, and so caring. Your mother was terrific!
This dinner with your parents is carved in our hearts. We know that moment certainly made us better.
Their testimony about their lives during the segregation was so powerful.
Your mother’s optimism, strength and belief in humanity were exemplary and continue to resonate in our minds and hearts.
My condolences to the Carson family. Her legacy continues as a mentee of her son Dr. Bill Carson he has shared lessons learned from Mrs. Carson. I can see in the comments reflections from former students that she has impacted many lives. I know her presence will be missed especially by those closest to her. May your memories of her bring you joy and strength.
She was my favorite teacher of all time. So caring. She helped me to build confidence in myself that I never knew I had. If she only knew how much she impacted my life in so many ways. I’ll never forget you Ms. Carson 🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sorry for your loss. We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .
To the Carson Family.
I am so deeply saddened and sorrowed to learn of the passing of Mrs. Carson. I am a Gadsden Elementary School student of Mrs. Carson and will never forget how beautiful, kind and loving she was to me and all of her students. She made such an impact on my life. God placed her at Gadsden Elementary. She truly carried out His will to love, to teach and reach out to others. May God continue to hold you in His care.
My deepest Condolences 🙏 to the Carson family. She was my 3rd grade teacher at Gadsden Elementary. GREAT TEACHER. GOD SPEED AHEAD 🙏
To the Carson Family. I first met Mrs. Carson years ago when she was my 5th grade teacher at A.C Moore. I had the pleasure of working with her in 2015/2016 and we had wonderful conversations when I would arrive. She would smile at me and say ” isn’t that something, you were one of my students and now you’re here to help me.” She will always be a ray of sunshine to me like when I was her student.
I will forever hold you in my heart! Thank you Mrs. Carson for your love and support. And being such a wonderful neighbor.🥰🙏🏽
Sincere condolences to the Carson .sSon family. She has earned her wings. May she now rest with Jesus. She will be missed. From: The Richardson…
To God be the glory. My sincere condolence to the Harp/Carson family. Your precious mother, auntie, sister cousin and friend, has gained her seat in the Kingdom of God. Peace and blessings to all who knew you Mrs. Carson. Rest in a land, where sweet wild roses grow. 🌹
To my wonderful sweet dear cousin rest now you have had a long journey. We will always LOVE you forever. Deacon and Deaconess Thomas and Betty Colter.