Carol A. Paulson, Age 61, of Amery passed away at her home surrounded by family and friends on Monday, September 3 after a very courageous battle with cancer.

Carol was born on January 8, 1951 to Martin and Olive Johnson. She attended school at Amery and after graduating from Amery High School in 1969 began working at Bremer Bank (formerly Union State Bank). In 1987 Carol started a new career as a secretary at Amery Schools serving in various positions. Most recently she served as the district food service secretary.

On December 7, 1985 Carol was united in marriage to the love of her life, Rod A. Paulson.

Carol loved nature and spent her summers tending to her many beautiful flower gardens. She loved garage sales and auctions and treasured family heirlooms. Carol was an active member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church and enjoyed being part of church activities.

She was preceded in death by her husband Rod Paulson; father, Martin Johnson; inlaws Merlin and Priscilla Paulson and great-niece Gracie Hush.

Left to mourn her passing are her mother, Olive Johnson of Amery; brothers, Jerry (Julie) Johnson of Amery, Bill (Vicki) Johnson of Amery, Doug (Shari) Johnson of Amery; sisters, Marge (John) Oman of Herreid, SD, Linda (Jim) Rubenzer of Amery; Stepdaughters Nicole (Jon) Paulson of Portland, OR, Lori Paulson of Ridgeland; Step Grandson Archer Paulson Phillips; Nieces and Nephews, Margo (Dale) Rosen, Tara (Gray) Hush, Katie (Matt) Larson, Jackie (Matt) Holden, Mike (Kelli) Ingham, Andrea (Shaun) Grosskurth, Angela (Lance) Smith, Afton Johnson, Andy (Nicole) Oman, Paul Oman, Laura Rubenzer, Matt Rubenzer, Joe Rubenzer, Cameron Johnson, Adam Johnson and 14 Great Nieces and Nephews and many other relatives and friends.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Williamson-White Funeral Home 222 Harriman Avenue North, Amery, WI on Thursday, September 6 from 4:00 -8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services at the church. Funeral services will be held at Our Saviors Lutheran Church on Friday, September 7 at 11:00 a.m., Burial will be at the Amery Cemetery.

Family and friends may sign an online guest book and view a video tribute by visiting www.williamsonwhite.com Arrangements were made with the Williamson ~ White Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Amery (715) 268-7111.