Edna Gertrude Butler Corson, 86, of Henderson passed away Nov. 8, 2026, at her home. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue with Keith Guinn officiating. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. on Friday. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the VFW or American Legion.
She was born on July 6, 1940, in Henderson, the daughter of the late Walter B. and Edna Rosini Butler.
She married Ross Melton at a young age, and he preceded her in death 2007. She later married Victor Carson in 2009, and they were married 17 years
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.
She is survived by her husband, Victor Douglas Corson of Henderson, and a brother, John T. (Jeanette) Butler of Henderson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, James Walter Melton; brothers, Arthur, Wesley, Perry, Joe and Frank Butler; and sisters, Madgie Carroll, Birdie Howell, Irene Jones, Clara Busby, Rosa Nell Corson and Estelle Jones.
