Priscilla “Sid” Strong Carlson made her transition on October 14, 2021. She was born to Harold and Helen (nee: Quiggle) Strong in Chardon Village on July 28, 1926, adding one more generation to an already deeply rooted Chardon family.

Priscilla married her best friend and high school sweetheart, the late Paul R. Carlson, on March 24, 1946. They would go on the have two daughters, Debora (William) Schiemann and Pamela (Thomas) Hall along with a son P. David (Gwendolyn) Carlson. The family circle grew to include grandchildren, Jessica (Thomas) Blaha, Julie Schiemann, W. Gregory (Diana) Schiemann, and P. Garrrett (Amanda) Schiemann. Along with Joshua Hall, Jedidiah (Jillian) Hall, Jotham (Theresa) Hall, and Jesse Hall. and, also Kristin (Edward) Yeomans, Paul (Jennifer) Carlson and Derek (Carmen) Carlson. and sixteen great- grandchildren.

Priscilla is survived by her brother Dennis (Brenda) Strong of Tyler, Texas. She was preceded in death by two sisters Nancy Winters and Annette Medina as well as two brothers Douglas Strong and Richard Strong.

Her diverse work experiences include Chardon Savings Bank, H&H Office Supply on Main Street (her parents’ store), secretary for both Chardon Middle and Chardon High Schools, and local realtor.

Throughout her life she volunteered for a number of organizations including Geauga Community Hospital, Geauga County Historical Society, and an assortment of Church committees. She was also a member of various groups including The Daughters of the American Revolution, the Chardon Aquarius Club, and the Pilgrim Christian Church.

Anyone acquainted with Priscilla knew grass never grew beneath her feet…she was constant motion and never asked anyone to do anything she would not or could not do herself. In some of her spare time she was a talented seamstress designing and sewing everything from detailed doll clothing to exquisite prom dresses, an innovative knitter and even an amateur window dresser whose designs once caught the eye of a New York City merchant.

The multifaceted Priscilla participated in many backyard softball and volleyball games with family and neighbors…never allowing her athletic prowess go to waste. She planned idyllic family camping trips in Canada. She was inspired by literature and poetry that dared her to pick up her own pen and write.

Christmastime was magical for her. Christmas Eve Midnight Church Services, handcrafted gifts, homemade popcorn balls and snow taffy along with many beautifully decorated trees were all pieces of her iconic holiday season. and, every Christmas when her holiday and thespian spirit took hold she looked forward to reciting Clement C. Moore’s The Night Before Christmas for all, but especially for her grandchildren.

Up until a couple years ago Priscilla continued to personally maintain her parklike property and never stopped renovating her home filling it with family and friends or “good company” as she called it.

When her husband Paul’s life was cut short she decided to fulfill one last dream they had shared…so she traveled to Australia and stood alone where Paul once had been stationed while serving in the Navy.

Regardless of all her accomplishments and contributions in life she believed her most significant achievement was also her most cherished blessing…her family.

Priscilla will continue in spirit to be a powerful source of energy for her family. She taught by example and imparted lessons and wisdom unto her children and grandchildren as only a quintessential woman could.

Private family services were held.  The family requests in lieu of flowers you donate to your favorite charity in her memory.

Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, Ohio.  Information and condolences can be found online on www.burrservice.com.