Photo courtesy of Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel
Pensacola, Florida
Sep 26, 1978 – Jan 8, 2022 (Age 43)
Michelle Leigh Carter, 43, of Cantonment, FL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022.
Michelle was born on September 26, 1978, in Pensacola, FL, to James Larry Carter and Sarah Snyder Mason. Michelle grew up on Pine Forest Road in Cantonment, FL. She attended Tate High School where she was a proud member of the Show Band of the South Color Guard. She especially enjoyed being on the Chaparrals where she developed lifelong friendships.
After high school, Michelle attended Troy University and was a member of the Sound of the South Color Guard. She later attended Pensacola State College and earned an AS degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Michelle was a member of the Krewe of Daisy Dukes and continuing her love of dance was a member of the Ice Pilots Dance Team. She loved beach days and outings with family and friends and being around animals, especially horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, and gerbils. But most of all she loved being with and raising her daughter, Ariah. Michelle had a very compassionate and outgoing personality. She loved the Lord and encouraged others to know Him.
She is survived by her daughter, Ariah Ellis; mother, Sarah Mason; stepfather, Scott Mason; father and stepmother, Larry and Angela Carter; brother, Matt Carter; niece, Brynleigh Hutto; sister, Allison (David) Armas; sister, Rachel (Bobby) Finigan; stepsister, Tara Mason; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Baptist Hospital for compassionately caring for Michelle.
Read MoreYou were one of my best friends. You had the absolute biggest heart. You loved bigger and harder than anyone could have. We are coming up on our 30 year anniversary of graduation and I have no desire to go if you won’t be there. Words can’t express how much I miss you. I’m sorry life got in the way. I’ll always remember wal mart. Love you girl.
Josh Sigler
July 26, 2025 | Friend
I am so sorry to just now read this. Michelle was very special to me and holds a special place in my heart. We knew each other for a short time but every minute we spent together was full. She was my young love and I cherish our time we had. My condolences to her beautiful mother and family. I will pray for her forever.
Vaughn Vernier
December 05, 2022 | Cape Coral, FL | Friend
We will continue to pray for your family during this most difficult loss. Our love for you is deep, yet overwhelmed by the love of God.
Terry and Sonny6 Davis
January 16, 2022 | Cantonment, FL | Friend
Our hearts are so sad for all of you. Praying for you during this time.
Greg & Sheila Donalson
January 15, 2022 | Pensacola, FL | Friend
We send our deepest sympathy to the family. God has called an angel, and though the grief on earth is overwhelming, Michelle will continue a will of good and christianity to all. God bless you all. Our deepest sympathy in your grief
Bill and Sherri Eschbach
January 14, 2022 | Sautee Nacoochee, GA | Friend
Precious Lady gone way to early. Will always miss you. Love and hugs in heaven..
Packy Mitchell
January 14, 2022 | Cantonment, FL | Family
Aunt Sandi and Uncle Jerry love
you sweet baby girl. Uncle Jerry and I loved having you in our travels. You were a perfect fit with Jeffrey and Jamie. Rest now in the arms of God the Father for all eternity. I will hear in my heart always "yes ma'am, Aunt Sandi.
Jerry and Sandi Lawley
January 14, 2022 | Whittier, NC | Family
My deepest condolences. She was a light and I'm so sad she was taken so early.
Kimberly Jinright
January 14, 2022 | PENSACOLA, FL | Friend
My deepest condolences to Michelle’s family and daughter. She truly was a ray of sunshine. May the Lord be with you all. Until we meet again.
Pamela S Burke
January 12, 2022 | Gulf Breeze, FL | Friend
