Cora Carlson Obituary Cora Beth Carlson Our beloved sister, aunt and friend, Cora Beth (CB) Carlson passed away July 25, 2025, at the age of 90. Cora Beth was a special lady to all that knew her. Whether it was during her early years as a nurse, or her retired years as a sponsor of Miss New Mexico, or an avid Lady Raider and Red Raider basketball fan. Cora Beth and her husband Gordon enjoyed many years of Big 12 Basketball tournaments supporting the Lady Raiders. Cora Beth nursed for over 30 years, and she was an integral part of starting the first Hospice of Hobbs NM. Cora Beth was born on December 12, 1934, in Palo Pinto County TX. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Buddy and Trixie Whatley, husband Gordon Carlson, and sister Sara Francis Stewart. She is survived by her brother Ricky Whatley and wife Lori of Cisco, TX, two nieces, Shari Stewart of Little Elm TX, and Kelli Berglund of Rowe NM. We will forever cherish the memories of her style and flair for life, the kindness and joy she brought into our lives, and her love for sparkly jewelry. Donations in her memory can be made to her home church Cisco Methodist Church, 405 W. 8th St., Cisco, TX 76437.