Shirley Ruth Carter

Shirley Ruth Carter, 89, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on October 25, 2023, in Center, Texas. She was born on June 29, 1934, in Bebe, Texas, to the late Jesse Allen and Evelyn Ruth (McGinty) Allen.
Graveside service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Shelbyville Cemetery, Shelbyville, Texas.
Shirley Ruth grew up in Gonzales County. She graduated from high school and married the love of her life, Bruce Carter, and the two spent many wonderful years together before his passing in 1986.They raised three girls. Shirley Ruth loved listening to music. She enjoyed reading and spending precious time with her grandchildren. Shirley Ruth loved the Lord and served him throughout the years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Shelbyville.
She is survived by her daughters,
Pegie Diane Whitaker of Austin, Texas
Cathy Carter Smith of Shelbyville, Texas
Kayla Carter Bartle and husband David of Whitehouse, Texas
Grandchildren,
Jason Patterson
Sean Patterson
Kris Maxwell
James "Bo" Smith and wife Chantel
Michael Bartle and wife Julie
Joseph Bartle
Amanda Bartle Tackett and husband Steven
Caitlan Bartle
Cassidy Bartle
Great-grandchildren,
Cheyene Patterson
Dustin Patterson
Tiffany Patterson
Marshall Wayne Patterson
Triston Smith
Karista Smith
Rilynn Smith
Hayden Matthews
Caylen Matthews
Preston Tackett
Joe Bartle
Eli Bartle
Memphis Bartle
Niece and nephews, Shirlene Darnold and husband Victor, Terry Allen and wife Jan, Michael Allen, Cal "Kip" Allen and wife Debbie
Great niece and great nephew,
Victor Darnold Jr. and wife Candice
Shirley Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Carter; parents, Jesse and Evelyn Allen; brother, J.T. "Bubba" Allen Jr.; sister, Marilyn Allen and brother-in-law Calvin Allen; sister-in-law, Iris Allen; and great grandson, David Michael Patterson.
In lieu of flowers family requests donations in loving memory of Mrs. Carter be made to Shelbyville Cemetery, PO Box 453, Shelbyville, Texas, 75973.