POUGHKEEPSIE - Evelyn Marie Carlson, 82, died on January 18, 2025 at the Lutheran Care Center. She previously lived in Fort Mills, SC, Brookfield, CT, Danbury, CT, Mahopac, NY, and Yonkers, NY.

Born on October 14, 1942 in Yonkers, Evelyn was the daughter of the late William and Rose (Kusluski) Jennings. On February 11, 1961 at Full Gospel Assembly of God in Yonkers, she married George Carlson who predeceased her in 2003.

Evelyn enjoyed singing in her church choirs, teaching Sunday School, volunteering at the Christian Counseling Center in Danbury, in addition to many other ministries. She had previously belonged to Morning Star Fellowship in Fort Mills, SC, His Vineyard in Bethel, CT, and Assemblies of God in Brookfield, CT. Evelyn's generous heart supported many ministries and missions in local communities, as well as national, and international.

Evelyn worked for Readers Digest for over 35 years working her way up to Vice President of Financial Forecasting.

Evelyn enjoyed traveling extensively, throughout her life. Evelyn's laugh and smile added joy to any room. She embraced all people and loved sharing Christ's love with them. Evelyn loved her dogs. They were part of her family. Josh helped fill the void of loss in her life. He was her furry love.

More than anything, Evelyn Carlson was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. Her genuine love for Christ made her a caring, kind, and compassionate person. She loved her husband, children, grandchildren, and her extended family and enjoyed family gathering most of all. She is survived by her children, Joanne Scofield and her husband John and Nathan Carlson; her grandchildren, Jonathan Scofield, Matthew Scofield, Sophia Carlson, Josephine Carlson, and George Carlson; her siblings, Willliam Jennings and his wife Valerie and Harriet Demitroff; her sister-in-law, Christine Cipollo; and her nieces and nephews, Brandon Jennings, Gloria and Louis Seijido, Sharon and Raul Rivera, Donna and Thomas-Glenn Serino, Catherine Passanisi, Kristie and Anthony Jacques, Debbie and Edward Vertucci, Jeanette Demitroff, and Suzette Herrera; and many great nieces and great-nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was also predeceased by her nephew, Borus Demitroff; and her nieces, Gail Cipollo, Joanne Cipollo, and Gigi Pappas.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to two charities Evelyn cared deeply for: Samaritan's Purse and North Shore Animal League -America.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction on Saturday 1 - 3 pm with a service beginning at 3 pm. Private burial will take place at Wooster-Great Plains Cemetery in Danbury, CT.

Arrangements are under the direction of the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. Please visit her Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.