Caroline Wehring Pitzer

Caroline (Sissie) Wehring Pitzer, 84, recently of Austin, died March 27, 2019. Alzheimer’s disease took her from us much too soon.  She was born in Three Rivers, Texas to Lurline and Ernest Wehring with older brother, Ernest (Sonnie) Wehring, Jr.       Caroline graduated from Refugio High School in 1952.  She then attended the University of Texas. She married Robert Ray Pitzer in 1954 and moved to Edna, where their daughter, Lisa Gaye Pitzer was born in 1955. Caroline and Robert were active members of the United Methodist Church in Edna.     Caroline’s career began after Lisa was in school. She worked in the Jackson County Clerk’s office, then in the County Auditor’s office.  She became the Assistant Auditor and was later appointed Jackson County Auditor where she served until her retirement.     She indulged her love of travel especially after retirement. Some of Caroline’s favorite trips were to London and Paris. After visiting the artist Claude Monet’s home outside Paris, she was inspired to paint several rooms in her home a beautiful sunflower yellow that matched the colors found in Monet’s home. Her dramatic sense of decorating style was well known to her friends and family. That carried over to her chic personal style of dressing. Caroline loved her many pairs of stylish shoes!     Time spent with friends and family, either travelling or relaxing on her backyard patio, was precious to Caroline. I believe that all of the problems of the world were at least discussed, if not solved on that patio. She always loved and appreciated her wonderful friends in Edna.     She was married to Robert for 35 years until his death in 1989. Caroline (Sissie) was also preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ernest (Sonnie) Wehring.     She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Carlson, her husband, Bruce Carlson, and grandsons Benton Carlson and Brian Carlson, his wife Taylor Cone. She is also survived by many dear relatives and friends.     A memorial service will be Wednesday, April 10 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Edna.     In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to First United Methodist Church Edna, Alzheimer’s research (Bright Focus Foundation) or charity of your choice.