Margaret Lucille Patterson Carlton

Mrs. Margaret Lucille Patterson Carlton, age 79, of Unionville, TN, died Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Born in Murfreesboro, TN, Mrs. Carlton was a daughter of the late George Hollis Patterson and Margaret Patterson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Richard Carlton. She worked for many years as production employee for Paramount Packing. Mrs. Carlton will be missed not only by her family but by all who knew her.

Survived by a daughter, Tammy Welch of Smyrna, TN; 3 sons, Daniel (Mary Ann) Carlton of Rockvale, Tn, Jerry (Mary) Carlton of Gruetli Lagger, TN, and Tony (Connie) Carlton of Unionville, TN; a sister, Wanda Patterson of Lavergne, TN; 3 brothers, George Patterson of Murfreesboro, TN, William Patterson of Mt. Juliet, TN and Tracy Patterson of Lavergne, TN; 12 grandchildren and 24 great- grandchildren.

Visitation will be 4PM -8PM, Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Lawrence Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11 AM at Lawrence Funeral Home with Anthony Odom officiating. Burial will follow at the Carlton Cemetery in Rockvale, TN.

Pallbearers will be Jerry Wayne Carlton, Bradley Carlton, Bradley Allen, Blake Carlton, Jeffrey Tracy, Daniel Carlton, Jr and Cale Trisdale.

LAWRENCE FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION SERVICES, 203 South Horton Pkwy, Chapel Hill, Tennessee, 931-364-2233 in charge of local arrangements.