Charlotte Josephine Carlson, 81, of Keokuk, IA died Friday, May 8, 2009 at the River Hills Village in Keokuk, IA. She was born on June 7, 1927 in Mt. Pleasant, IA the daughter of Bernie L. and Annie-Katherine Emerson McCabe. Charlotte had resided in Denver, CO for 30 years before moving back to Keokuk, IA. She was employed as a secretary for several years before her retirement. Charlotte loved her pets, her dog, Jazz and her cat, Spook. She is survived by her nephew, Tilden Bottger of Keokuk, IA and her niece Tracy Bottger of Nauvoo, IL. There will be no service or visitation. Memorials may be made to the Keokuk Humane Society.