Name: Visitation for Hazel Carter
Start: 2025-12-14T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-12-14T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory

Carter, Hazel E.

Mrs. Hazel "Witt" Elizabeth Carter, 103, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Perrysburg, Ohio. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 20, 1922, the daughter of the late George Edward and Alice Roosevelt (Lee) Welch.

A 1940 graduate of Springfield High School, she was the first African American graduate of Mercy Hospital Nursing School in Springfield. For many years, Mrs. Carter worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Mercy Medical Center in all Departments, including Surgery, Orthopedics, and Psychiatry. Because of her medical expertise and compassionate patient care, Mrs. Carter was recruited as head nurse and office manager at Maternal Health by Drs. John Burnett and Sami Bashara Girgis. She also worked with developmentally challenged individuals at various offices.

Mrs. Carter was a devoted 75-year member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and volunteered in many programs throughout the years, including Justice and Mercy (JAM) and the St. Vincent De Paul Society.

In addition to her spiritual involvement, Mrs. Carter was also actively involved in the community, serving for over 50 years with the Board of Elections in helping to inform voters. Most notable was her amazing feat of registering, in one day, over 100 persons during President Obama's campaign. For several years, Mrs. Carter was the President of the John Street Neighborhood Association and spearheaded the installation of stop signs in order to secure the safety of neighborhood children and others.

She is survived by her children: William P. (Carol) Carter Jr. of Springfield; Ann L. (Alphonsus) Carter-Obayuwana of Perrysburg, Ohio; Frederick G. (Audria) Carter of Valencia, California; Michael E. (Brenda) Shabazz of Gary, Indiana; Catherine A. Carter of Mason, Ohio; and Donald J. (Simone) Carter of Springfield; 22 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 74 years, William Philip Carter, Sr. and a brother, George "Abe" Welch.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home. On Monday, December 15, a Celebration of Her Life with family tributes and music will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home. At 11:00 a.m. on Monday, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Bernard Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. John MacQuarrie, Celebrant. Burial will be at Rose Hill Burial Park.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Dec. 7, 2025.

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Paula

December 10, 2025

I met Fred today as we were in line at the airport. He told me about his mother and little about your family. Fred you were a GOOD son and come from a fine mother and father! She reminds me of myself! I´m an involved Catholic and help with elections. She had to make such an impact on many people through out her life. May she be in God´s kingdom!

Kim Mann

December 10, 2025

My deepest sympathies to the Carter family. She was a very special lady and I was so glad to have had the opportunity to have known her. Prayers for all.

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Broderick Eribo

December 10, 2025

Dear Ann,

I'm deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. Her life was a testament to the power of kindness and purpose, and though she may be gone, her memory will continue to inspire and uplift you. May you find comfort in the cherished moments you shared with her and may her legacy live on through you. May you also find the strength to navigate this difficult time, and may her soul rest in eternal peace.

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family,

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Angela Bailey

December 9, 2025

Dearest Ann and family, your Mom left a legacy not only to your family, but to her community as well. Although I never met her, the stories you shared of her love and dedication to family, friends, career and the Lord, are a testament of a life well lived. May your family draw closer together as you all mourn the passing of your Mom, the matriarch. You're in my prayers and may the Lord comfort and keep each of you.

Peggy Jones

December 9, 2025

One beautiful lady who gave a lot of love and compassion to all.

S. Dianne King

December 8, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to the family! She was such a lovely person. Moms are precious it was a blessing to have her for a long time. May God bless you all!
My parents and my in laws were friends to her and her husband plus my older brothers, sister and I went to school with the carter children, Elder Willie and Ethel Johnson family from the east end of Springfield!

Jack Condron

December 7, 2025

As a former resident of Springfield, and many of my family members attended Saint Bernards, church and school, I was compelled to offer my sincere condolences to the family, and they should take pride and solace to what this woman had done and accomplished. By all means mourn, but do it with your head held eye.

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