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Doris Carter Obituary

Doris E. Carter PORTSMOUTH - Doris E. Carter, 64, of the 2000 block of Effingham Street, was called home to be with the Lord Monday, Oct. 4, 2010. Doris was the widower of Roy N. Carter Jr. She was a graduate of I.C. Norcom High School and was a member of St. Mark Deliverance Center in Portsmouth for more than 40 years. Doris leaves to cherish her memory a son, Roy N. Carter III; three sisters, Barbara Smith, Loretta Thompson and Janese Goosby. Also left to cherish her memory are a grandson, Anthony A. Carter and his mother, Sheanita. Viewing will be held today, Oct. 8, from 4 until 7 p.m. in J.T. Fisher Funeral Services, 1080 N. George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake. A life celebration service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at St. Mark Deliverance Center, 3801 Turnpike Road, Portsmouth, with Apostle Marion Jones presiding prelate. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.jtfisherfuneralservices.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 8, 2010.

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Richard Pitt

October 15, 2010

My prayers go out to the Carter family, Mrs. Doris will be truly missed. She kept me in high spirits & always giving her motherly advice from the cold days as a band parent at football games to the days she was a passenger with me. We will love and cherish her memory forever...HUGS & KISSES, Mrs. Doris!!!!

Lynette Jones

October 8, 2010

Many prayers and condolences go out to Doris Carter's family. I will be praying for the healthy recovery of her family.

Lovingly,
Lynette Jones

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