Frances Leon Carter

Frances Carter Obituary

Frances Leon Carter was born August 16, 1927, in Beckley, W.Va., to the Rev. W.W. Carter and Ruby Cates Carter. After leaving Beckley as an infant, her childhood was spent in Bluefield, W.Va. and White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. When she was 10, her father became Conference Superintendent of the Virginia Conference of the Pentecostal Holiness Church and the family moved to Roanoke. Frances graduated from Emmanuel Junior College in Franklin Springs, Ga. and then received her Bachelors Degree from Roanoke College. While at Emmanuel College she felt the call of God to go to India as a missionary. She went to India in September of 1950 as a missionary for the Pentecostal Holiness Church, now the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. Her first assignment was at Madhupur. From Madhupur she went to Maruter and then to Madras in South India. Her ministry covered three states in India. In 1984, Frances returned home from India after 34 years of service to care for her mother. She was a lifetime member of the Roanoke Pentecostal Holiness Church, now New Life Christian Ministries. For many years after returning from India, she visited the shut-ins and sick both in homes and nursing homes. She also taught a weekly Bible study at Friendship Manor. Surviving are her adopted Indian son, the Rev. Samuel Banerjee and his wife; son and daughter; sisters, Reva Kesling, of Salem; June Canavesio (Elvio), of Andrews, S.C. and Oklahoma City; special niece and caregiver, Sherry Humphrey (Bill), of Roanoke; nephews, Lenny Kesling (Marianne), Santa Rosa, Calif., Chaplain (Maj.) Terry Kesling (Pam), of Weisboden, Germany; and a number of great-nieces, great-nephews, and greatgreat-nieces and great-greatnephews including Kerry Kinnison and her daughter, Mary. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial gifts may be made to the New Delhi Project (New Life Church), c/o New Life Christian Ministries, 5745 Airport Road, Roanoke, Va. 24012. A funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009, at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Walter L. Wood, Chaplain (Maj.) Terry Kesling, and the Rev. Doug Beacham. A graveside service will be conducted 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Appalachian Conference Cemetery, Dublin, Va. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Feb. 24 to Feb. 26, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Frances Carter

9 Entries

ruth glock

March 4, 2009

Dear Family of my first year high school year at Shawsville Hi School. What a speciall blessing of the Lord to have a teacher that had Christ in her heart and lived before us as a model for our lifes' path. A full life of faithful service to the One who now she is "face to face" beholding. What a Glory He sheds on our way.

Dorothy Arnn Benson

February 26, 2009

Dear Cherished Friends, What wonderful memories are mine. Frances was a precious girl. She gave her all as a soldier in the Lord's Army. Our hearts are with you at this time. Dorothy and Kenneth Benson

Donna Montgomery

February 26, 2009

As a child, I remember hearing Frances speak at church of her work in India when she would be home on furlough. I was saddened when my mother told me she was ill and had passed; however, my heart rejoices at what an amazing reunion in heaven hers has been - not only to be with Christ, but to also see those again who wouldn't be there if she had not obeyed the Lord's call on her life and gone to India. How wonderful is our Lord! We are praying for you all. May the Lord comfort your heart in the days ahead.

Len and Chris Schwarz

February 25, 2009

Dear Reva, Sherry, and family, We want to offer our condolences for the loss of your sister and aunt, Frances. Although we never met her, we heard a lot of praises about her from Lenny. She sounds like she was a very caring lady. Jesus, Our Saviour, is caring for her now. Peace.

Bobbie (Thompson) Brightbill

February 24, 2009

Reva, June, Sherry & family, We are praying for you guys in your loss. I have fond memories of Frances and June's visits individually when they came to our parsonage while home on missionary leave. In recent years, while Frances was able to attend, I so enjoyed worshiping with her at church. Jim and I will be out of town this week and unable to be there, but we will be thinking and praying for you.

Aileen Collins

February 24, 2009

So sorry and our prayers are with the family at this time. Always admired such a dedicated family, and cherish memories of your
Dad's faithful service. What a greeting over there!
W.Lowell and Aileen Bishop Collins
Ridgeway, VA

Beverly Reese Akin

February 24, 2009

June, it's been many years since I have seen you and Frances. Since mama died in 05, I haven't been back to Salem and don't know much of what is going on. I'm sure Frances is enjoying the presence of the Lord, just as L.M. has for the past 14 years. I would never ask him to come back. God bless you during this difficult time.

Esther Hart

February 24, 2009

Reva, June and family
So sorry to hear of your loss yet rejoicing that Frances is now free of pain and suffering - worshipping her Lord and Saviour face to face. I shall always cherish the times we had together when young. She has been a faithful servant to her Lord and a great inspiration to many. May our heavenly Father wrap His loving arms around you, sustain and comfort you as only He can do.

Hugh Morgan

February 24, 2009

Melvine and I share in your loss. Frances Carter was a great Christian lady and missionary.

She lived and demonstrated the highest Christian standards of ethical, moral and spiritual values.

We honor her life and we shall miss her greatly.

Sincerely,

Hugh and Melvine Morgan
Winder, GA 30680

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