Carol Lindsey Dawson

Carol Lindsey Dawson, born on September 29, 1943, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the age of 81.

Carol was born in Santa Ana, California. She attended LSU, took care of her family and home, then went on to work as a sales representative for Johnson & Johnson, before retiring. Carol was a member of Istrouma Baptist Church and Parker Sunday School Class. 

Carol was cherished by her husband of 28 years, Curtis C. Dawson; daughter, Leslie Hammatt Bartel (Mark); sons, Rob Hammatt (Dawn), and Brent Hammatt (Kory); sister, Gloria Lindsey; grandchildren, Charles and Edward Hammatt, John, Lindsey, Ned, and Isaiah Hammatt, Ashley, Shannon, and John George Bartel; and six great-grandchildren. “Mrs. Carol” was also blessed to love and be loved by her bonus family, Craig and Gail Dawson, Cheryl and John Snyder, along with their children and grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John Ralph Lindsey and Doris Efurd Lindsey. 

The family would like to give a special thanks to Candace Caldwell and Patty Rogge for walking with us through our journey.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge, beginning at 9:30 a.m. until services at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Hospice of Baton Rouge. 

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.