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Joyce M. Carlson, 72, of Vero Beach, Florida, died Sunday, February 24, 2013 at her home.
She was born June 24, 1940 in Bucyrus, Ohio and moved to Vero Beach in 1978, coming from her birthplace.
She began working for Indian River County in 1985 and served as the former Director of Human Services.
Mrs. Carlson was a board member of the Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council, Inc., and served as board President since 2006. She served as Panel Chairman of the Indian River United Way Citizens Review Process for many years and was a lead staff member of the Children’s Services Advisory Committee of Indian River County.
She is survived by her husband, Edwin J. Carlson of Vero Beach; son, Chuck (Lisa) Bresler of Bloomdale, OH; daughters, Terri (Roger) Virost of San Antonio, TX and Kim (Andy) Jones of Bloomdale, OH; mother, Frances “Aldora” Johnston of Wayne, OH; step-daughters, Nancy Cox of Kirkland, WA and Amy Kredlo of Raymond, Wa; sister, Barbara (Keith) Sanderson of Marion, OH and four grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her brother, Michael L. Johnston and father, Ross Clifford Johnston.
No Services are scheduled at this time.