Edna Gertrude Butler Corson age 86, passed away November 8, 2026, at her home.
She was born on July 6, 1940, in Henderson, TN, the daughter of the late Walter B. and Edna Rosini Butler. She attended Friendship School and Chester County High School.
She married Ross Melton at a young age, and he preceded her in death 2007. She later married Victor Carson on April 7, 2009, and they were married seventeen years. She had worked at Saltillo Grocery Store, Budweiser and Kroger’s in Jackson.
She was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church.
She was a member of the Marine Corp League Life Member Auxiliary, VFW 6496 Auxiliary Life Member and American Legion Post 12 Auxiliary Member all in Jackson.
Mrs. Corson is survived by her husband, Victor Douglas Corson of Henderson; and a brother, John T. Butler (Jeanette) of Henderson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, James Walter Melton; brothers, Arthur, Wesley, Perry, Joe and Frank Butler; sisters, Madgie Carroll, Birdie Howell, Irene Jones, Clara Busby, Rosa Nell Corson and Estelle Jones.
Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Friday, Nov. 13th at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue with Keith Guinn officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday.
In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the VFW or American Legion.
Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson
