GOSSETT, CARMEN MARGARET "BOOG" (1929 ~ 2025). The following is an obituary for Carmen Gossett, spouse of former Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety Leo Gossett. The obituary was provided by Beck Funeral Home of Austin. 

Carmen Margaret Boog Gossett peacefully passed away on April 16, 2025, in Cedar Park, Texas. She was born on October 30,1929, the fourth of five happy, rambunctious children born to A.J. “Foncie” and Ethel Boog in D’Hanis, Texas. She grew up in San Antonio, graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and attended Trinity University. She was married to her beloved husband, Leo Earl Gossett, on January 15, 1949. Together, with their five children, they moved to many locations as Leo pursued his career with the D.P.S., finally settling in Austin in 1968. Carmen loved her life as a homemaker and caregiver to her large family. She had many hobbies; her favorite was playing bridge. She served six year terms on the advisory boards of the Downtown YWCA and the D.P.S. Historical Museum. She served on a Grand Jury, volunteered at Shoal Creek Hospital, and was a long-time member of the Ro-Anns, wives of Rotarians. She was a devoted member of Hyde Park Baptist Church for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, her dearly loved husband, her precious sons Patrick and Larry, and all her siblings and their spouses. She is survived by her children Richard (Marlo) Gossett, Janet (Randall) Childers, Gary (Kathy) Gossett and daughter-in-law, Julie Gossett. She has six beloved grandchildren and seven adorable great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

The family wishes to give special thanks to:

Pastor Bob King, Tranquility Hospice Chaplain

Tranquility Hospice Care (Ashley, Lori, Taylor, Sophia)

Lakeline Oaks Retirement Center

The Pointe at Cedar Park Assisted Living Facility

Services and Remembrance:

A private graveside service and interment will be held at the Texas State Cemetery, 909 Navasota St, Austin, TX 78702, on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM.

A memorial service celebrating Carmen’s life will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Lakeline Oaks Senior Living Community Theatre, 1905 S Lakeline Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613.

In Loving Memory:

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in Carmen’s name be made to one of her cherished organizations:

• Texas Baptist Children’s Home

• Hyde Park Baptist Church Missions Program

• DPS Historical Museum

Should you wish to send flowers, please direct them to Lakeline Oaks Senior Living for the memorial service.