Santa Clara, Utah - Connie Mae Mangum Carlton, 63 returned to her Father in Heaven February 5, 2012 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was in her home surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born in Provo, UT on April 24, 1948. She was the oldest of five children born to Jerry D. and Norma Mae Olsen Mangum. She married Bruce Leo Carlton in Salt Lake City, UT on July 18, 1970. The marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple. Together they raised three children and spent nearly 43 years together.

As a child her family moved to Albuquerque, NM and later returned to Salt Lake City. She graduated from West High School in 1966 and loved being a member of their pep club. She continued her education by earning her Cosmetology license. She later changed her career path and was hired on with Sperry Univac. After starting her family, she was hired at the Ogden IRS Center, and later transferred to Hill Air Force Base. She retired with 30 years of Federal service.

She was an active member of the LDS Church and enjoyed her service in various callings. The highlight of her service was the six years she spent as a guest service missionary at the Conference Center and Temple Square. She loved hearing the choir sing on Sunday mornings and made many cherished friendships.

Her family was her greatest joy. She loved watching any sport or activity that her children or grandchildren were participating in. She truly was their #1 Cheerleader.

Connie is survived by her husband Bruce; children: Jamie (Ryan) Bandley, Adam (Jana) Carlton and Brian Carlton; grandchildren: Kylie, Taylor, Trevor, Brynlee, Ashlyn and Lauren; her mother, Norma Mangum; siblings Chris (Ron) Kasai, Kathy Kroner, Danny Mangum, Corey (Stacey) Mangum; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Santa Clara 15 ^th Ward LDS Chapel, 3680 Pioneer Parkway, Santa Clara, Utah. Visitations will be held on Thursday, February 9, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah and on Friday, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to services at the chapel. Interment will be in the Santa Clara City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.