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Alma Carter Obituary
Memphis - Alma Jean Arnold Carter, born January 13, 1937 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Mrs. Annice McEwen Arnold and raised in Memphis, Tennessee by her grandparents after the death of her mother. She went home to be with the Lord, November 1, 2019 at Memorial Hospital, Hixson, Tennessee.
Preceded in death by, husband, Eugene R. Carter, Sr.; mother and grandparents, Cleora Thomas McEwen and Elvridge McEwen, Sr.
She leaves to cherish her memories; devoted sons, Jerryl Arnold, Memphis, TN., Pastor Eugene (Sherrine) Carter, Jr., Powell, TN and Brett (Jovette) Carter, Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, LaToya Hyde, Tiffany Nicole Carter-Stewart, Eugene R. Carter, III (Tre'), Brittany Mechele Carter; great-grandchildren, Ava, Kingston and Maxwell Stewart, Bryan Yancey, Brandon Davis and Desire' Hogan. God-children: Ms. Karen Fletcher, Mrs. Michelle Winston, Ms. Shandal Scoville and Mrs. Sandra Brumfield Harris; a host of cousins, extended family members, Gamma Theta Sigma Sorority and friends and co-workers too numerous to name.
Funeral arrangements: Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation from 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon; funeral service, 12:00 noon, Rev. Samuel Jackson, Pastor.
Interment Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga, TN.
Announcement by, JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY www.jarnigansmortuary.com
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Doris Parks
November 8, 2019
My deepest condolences in your loss. Alma has been my close friend for so many years. She will truly be missed. Rest in Heaven Alma
November 7, 2019
No one can prepare us for a loss of a love one; it comes like a swift wind. But we can take comfort in knowing that Mama Carter is now resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
Our deepest condolences to the Carter Family.
The Sampson Sisters,
November 6, 2019
Sorry for your loss, praying for your family comfort.
November 6, 2019
Sorry for your loss
Thelma Baxter
November 6, 2019
Pastor Carter sorry to hear the passing of your mother she was such a sweet lady. May God comfort you all during this time of grief.
T D
November 5, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief, and find comfort from knowing that God draws close to the broken-hearted.
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