Carol C. Hixson

“Will Be Missed”Carol passed away peacefully on May 4, 2011 with her husband and a son by her side. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 12, 1919 to Lester Jennings (LJ) Cardwell and Annie McGhie. Married Roy H. Young on June 7, 1941; deceased. Married Ray E. Hixson on January 4, 1949.Carol enjoyed being a cheerleader at Murray High School and graduated in 1937. Her life career was as an accomplished Real Estate Agent. After retiring, Carol resided in St. George, Utah for 22 years, and then came back to Salt Lake in 2007. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.She was a wonderful wife, mom and grandmother. She was a woman of grace and cherished family gatherings, enjoyed camping and fishing—but most of all she enjoyed her grandchildren. “We love you and will miss you!”Survived by her husband, Ray; children, Craig (Anne) Young of Murrieta, CA and Bruce (Kerry) Hixson of Murray, UT; three grandchildren, Sommer (Joel) Glenn, and Zachary and Taylor Hixson; and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Wayne.The family expresses a special thank you to Michelle for her kindness and loving care and to Hospice for Utah.

Graveside services will be Monday, May 9, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Murray City Cemetery, 5600 So. Vine Street. Friends and family may pay their respects at a visitation from
10-10:45 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice for Utah.