Canson, Thelma MARSHALL -- Graveside services for Thelma Elizabeth Roller Canson, 90, will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 23, 2006, at Colonial Gardens Cemetery on Elysian Fields Road. Arrangements are by Downs Funeral Home. Mrs. Canson died October 20, 2006. Born November 24, 1915, in Durant, Okla., she was a voracious reader, a caring mother and wife, and a compassionate and courageous person who valued her faith and her family. Survivors include her children Barney E. Canson Jr.; Anne Canson Guyer, Kay Canson Clement, Jack Canson, Susie Canson Mosteller and Charlotte Canson Hoya. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. today, October 22, 2006, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family by e-mail at keithadowns@aol.com. Published in the Longview News-Journal on 10/22/2006.