Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Melvindale, Michigan
1929 - 2017
KANKULA, Edith Joy - Of Melvindale, age 88, died Friday, October 6, 2017 at Kith Haven Nursing Home.
Memorial Luncheon Tuesday, October 24, 11am at Flint Association of the Deaf, 4156 Holiday Drive Flint, MI. 48507, Followed by inurnment of Edith & Paul together at: Michigan Memorial Park 32163 Huron River Drive, Flat Rock, MI 48134.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to FDSC (Flint Deaf Senior Citizens).
Family & close friends will be invited to select Salt & Pepper shaker set(s) for keepsakes.
Edith was born on March 10, 1929, the daughter of John Wesley and Senia (Spears) Carter. She graduated from Michigan School for the Deaf in 1948. Edith married Burton Paul in 1952 in Melvindale, Michigan and he preceded her in death in 1998. She was a member of Silent Assembly of God in Redford, Michigan. Later in life Edith attended Lighthouse Chapel of the Deaf in Flint. She attended Taylor Deaf Senior Group and Flint Association of Deaf Senior Citizens. Edith enjoyed arts and crafts and had a passion for collecting salt and pepper shakers and was also an avid card player.
Surviving are brother, George Washington Carter of Fort Myers, Florida;
sister-in-law, Marie Carter of Dearborn, Michigan the wife of the late H. John Carter;
many nieces, nephews and great and great-great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Delbert Carter Sr., H. John Carter and Jeremiah Paul Carter and sisters, Irene Weinkauf, Kitty Mansfield, and Ruth “Bunnie” Bard.
I'm glad I got to know Edith , Irene, Paul and Delbert at Faith Hope Love (Fa-Ho-Lo) Deaf Camp when I attended 1968. She always tell me stories about her family, she full of Joy and always sign song for Jesus❤ I missed her but my memories will be with me.. Like someone quote say Go Rest High on the Mountian by Vince Gill that my favorite song! Love you Edith! My Deepest prayer for the family to be at peace. Hugs
Joyce LaHaye
October 24, 2017 | Holly, MI
Edith and Paul and very sweet couples I ever met. They lived in Melvindale that's where I used to live in Melvindale for long time. She always have her beautiful smile and always had company coming by. I'll sorely miss her and Paul too. My condolences to her families. Bless her and be happy in heaven with Paul. _\m/
Amalia Adkins-Low
October 17, 2017 | San Tan Valley, AZ
To my sweet friend that I met Edith and Paul at Silent Assembly of God in Detroit when I was 14 years old and hang out with you Edith Irene Delbert that they all are very friendly and gave me good advice! I miss all of them like old time!! Time go fast! I was happy to see her at church last time. I see her help around to clean and do dishes! Love to hear her song!! God bless her heart to listen and support on people! I do enjoy to hang around her and her sibling!! God bless Jan to help and...
Jan Murray
October 17, 2017 | Flint, MI
I remember Edith is very sweet old lady is quite very friendly. I was meet her in church Deaf God Assembly in Detroit also she is sign song beautiful and group deaf travel different. She is enjoying social them positive. I miss her heartbreak. She going to heaven sweet home now.
Nancy Harrison
October 16, 2017 | Royal Oak, MI
Very sweetie Edith was my husband Ronald's and my neighbor for many years in Melvindale... She always had her beautiful smiles in and out. My daughter loved her. U will be never forgotten and u will be sorely missed by all of us who knew u very well.. God Bless You!!!
Judy lee Pietryka
October 16, 2017 | Melvindale, Michigan
Deepest Sympathy to a Sweet Lady
Caroline L Popp
October 15, 2017 | Dearborn Hts, MI
Sweet Edith was our neighbor for many years in Melvindale. She was always smiling. Our children loved her as she always make them feel welcome. God bless you.
Kathy/Anson Mitchell
October 15, 2017 | Dearborn, MI
Thank you Edith for all the times I stayed with you and Paul while growing up. I remember those times well. You will never be forgotten. God Bless you.
Karen Adams-Hursin
October 15, 2017 | Royal Oak, MI
Go rest high on that Mountain Carter Cousin, your work is done and you have entered into your rest
Janis Tollison Swafford
October 14, 2017 | Doyle, TN
