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Adele Carter Obituary
AGE: 77 • Plainfield
Adele S. Carter, age 77, went home to the Lord peacefully on September 11, 2015 at her home in Plainfield, NJ after a valiant fight with cancer with her children by her side. Born in Philadelphia, Pa, January 31, 1938 to the late Ernest B. and Hazel Malson, Adele attended Philadelphia Public Schools and earned an Associate's degree from Berkley College. Adele married in 1956 and moved to Plainfield, NJ where she raised her children. Adele had a career as a Customer Service Specialist where her employment spanned from working for RCA, City of Plainfield (CAP), NJ Employment, IBM and Summit Bank before retiring in 2001. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Adele had a love for ceramics which she taught as a volunteer at the Plainfield Senior Center for several years.
Predeceased by her parents, Ernest B. and Hazel Malson, brother Barry, Sons Barney A., Gary and granddaughter Bailey. She leaves to cherish her memory brothers Ernest B. Malson Jr. (June), George Malson (Josephine), son Herman R. Carter Jr. (Lelia), daughter Linda Carter, grandsons Maurice, Christopher and Nelson, great grandson Kamden, her aunt and uncle Vivian & Peter Certaine, her sister-in-laws Katheryn Smith and Patricia Greer along with her 4 legged grands Jeezy and Jyna and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters in Christ and friends who were very special to her.
A visitation will be held on Friday, September 18, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 at Higgins Home for Funerals, 209 West 8th Street, Plainfield, NJ. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Rose of Sharon Church in Plainfield. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains, NJ. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey 3 Crossroads Drive, Bedminster NJ 07921 - www.cancersupportcnj.org
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Memories and Condolences
for Adele Carter
Bev Bullett
September 30, 2015
So sorry for the passing of your beloved Mom. She was a very warm, loving lady with a beautiful spirit. May your family find comfort in the memories of her smile and love. You are in our prayers. Sincerely, David and Bevery Bullett
September 21, 2015
Linda, we send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Your mother was an elegant woman who made an impression on all who met her. Our hearts are heavy too. -Jeanette
Inez Durham
September 20, 2015
Dear Linda,
May memories of your Mom bring peace to your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gail Olabisi
September 19, 2015
Linda and Ricky, my heart aches at the passing of your Mom and my friend .... I pray God's peace for you and your family and comfort KNOWING to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord.
Don Davis
September 18, 2015
Dear Linda, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Ms. Carter. She had a great spirit and was an inspiration to me when I needed it.
Love Always,
Don Davis
September 17, 2015
Linda my thoughts and prayers are with and the family during this time.
Barry N Goode
Eric Graham
September 17, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
September 16, 2015
Our condolences to the Carter Family. May God continue to give you Peace during this difficult time. Keep looking towards Heaven for God's strength and he will carry you through. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond and Betty Garvey, Plainfield,NJ
Anna &Charles Knight
September 16, 2015
The Carter family are in our prayers
Lesley Hough-Piccoli
September 16, 2015
Soror Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I lost my mother in January of this year too. You and your family have our deepest sympathy. That awful disease cannot hurt our mothers anymore and for that I am grateful. We just have to go on and live like wanted us to do. From "Hillcrest Ave."
September 16, 2015
TO THE CARTER FAMILY, YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. LIZ URQUHART & FAMILY
loumarra hoggs
September 15, 2015
Linda your mother was well known and liked by many. youe mother and I worked for CAP and we helped many people. May she now rest in peace. Mrs. LouMarra Hoggs
September 15, 2015
Linda,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ron and Andrea West
Bob Bender
September 15, 2015
Adele earned my high respect with her conscientious work at the Plainfield CAA.
September 15, 2015
Soror Linda and Family, wishing you peace during the passing of your Mother. You are in my prayers.
Sisterly,
Soror Carol Anderson-Lewis
Margarita Sanchez
September 15, 2015
Linda, I have known you for so many years. I never had the pleasure of meeting you mom, but as you are a wonderful person there is no doubt in my mind that Adele Carter was just the same. She is in a perfect place right now...what a beautiful Angel the Lord has in his presence. My deepest condolences to you Linda and the entire family. Stay Blessed...
Cheryl Hickson
September 15, 2015
Linda and Rick,
I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your mom. I am sending you all my love and keeping you in prayer, knowing God will take care of you. She will be missed!
Muriel Thomas
September 15, 2015
To Linda, Ricky and Family, May God give you all comfort and rest as you mourn the loss of Mom. She suffers no more, and sits at the right hand of the Father, saying well done my children, as you all were excellent care-givers to Mom in her time of need. Love you much and praying for you more, Muriel, Donna and Family
September 15, 2015
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Cory Storch and Lois Mattson
Walter McNeil
September 15, 2015
Linda,
I want to extend condolences to you and your family during this time. May God guide your steps and bring peace to your hearts.
Love you all!
The McNeil Family
Skeeter Evelyn
September 15, 2015
Linda and Ricky, words cannot even begin to express our sorrow, you are in our prayers.....
Andrea Kee
September 14, 2015
To Linda, Herman and family. My prayers and condolences on the passing of your mom. May God comfort you during this time and beyond.
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