Dorothy Carter

Dorothy Carter NORFOLK - Dorothy Dunn Futrell Carter, 87, a longtime resident of the Bayview area, passed away quietly June 24, 2010 in a local hospital. Born April 6, 1923, Dot (as she was known to her friends) was nothing short of a wife, a mother, a babysitter when needed, a storyteller when asked, an impromptu historian, a gardener when inspired, and a friend always. Originally from Hertford, N.C., she was the widow of William Madison Carter. She was also a founding member of Bayview Baptist Church and later a member of Ocean View Baptist Church. She is survived by her four daughters, Cheryl C. Morris and husband Al of Hampton, Denise C. Strickland and husband Rob of Norfolk, Debbie C. Odom and husband Goose of Barnesville, Ga., and Cathie C. Douthat and husband Mike of Norfolk; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A graveside service will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at Ahoskie Cemetery, Ahoskie, N.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.