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Phyllis Carter Obituary
Phyllis Marie CARTER Phyllis Marie Carter of Renton, WA passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2012 at the age of 63. She was born in Vancouver, WA on June 26, 1948 to Edward and Vera Carter. For most of her working life, Phyllis worked as an airplane interior installation mechanic for the Boeing Company. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt and will be greatly missed. Phyllis is survived by a daughter, Denise Renee Anderson, and 2 granddaughters, Britney Brewster and Joardan Anderson. She is also survived by 3 sisters, Vera Garrant, Beverlee Foreman, Rita Brown and a brother, Stanley Carter. Funeral Services will be held on January 24, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at The Ebenezer AME Zion Church, 1716 - 23rd Ave., Seattle, WA 98122. The viewing of the body will be on Monday, January 23rd from 1:00 - 8:00p.m. at Sunset Hills Funeral Home, 1215 145th Place SE, Bellevue, WA. For further information or to share remembrances, visit www.sunsethillsfuneralhome.com.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Carter
Roxaynn Robinson
February 12, 2012
Aunt Phyllis, you are truly missed, already. There are so many memories that bring a smile to my face. Right now I am smiling and crying. I know you are in a better place but the selfish side of me wants you here and around family.
I know you are looking down on us and smiling. God and the family will be here for Niecy, Britney, and Joardin. I am glad for the time that God shared you with us but he wanted you more.
I love you.
Sabrina Jefferson
February 3, 2012
Phyllis was such a joyous Spirit. She had a heart of laughter and her smile was electric. All she had to say to me was “Girlllll” and we would giggle the silliness of work away. I count her a blessing and a flower in my life and thank God for the goodness, kindness, and knowledge she shared while I was at the Renton site. My prayers are with her family during this time of loss.
Martha Anderson
February 3, 2012
To the Carter Family,Denise and her Girls. My child hood friend Phyllis will always be in my heart, the smile she always had the words of encouragement she gave me when she accepted the lord. My sister Viola and I and Phyllis would meet on the corner of 12th and Grand and talk for hours about everything from boys to what are we going to wear the next day to school. You ran the track at HB like no one else could, Phyllis remember the all girls singing group at Mac Hi! Im so proud to be able to call you Reverend Phyllis Marie Carter. We will see you again
Martha Anderson(Johnson) Viola Vernon(Johnson) My sisters and brothers send their love, and my husband John Anderson said Phyllis was always a good person. The Johnson's on 12th Street, Vancouver, Washington. My sister Vi met Phyllis when I was in the 5th grade and Vi and Phyllis in the 4th grade. I have so many memories,
God Bless Your Family
February 1, 2012
Denise, Britney and Joardan
I love you all. Mama Phyllis was a sweet, loving, wonderful person. I praise God for allowing me to be a part of her life. She took me in without hesitation. Denise she always said you and I got along like we were blood sisters:) Know that she is in a better place and wouldn't come back even if she had the opportunity to do so. God is there for you all. Trust him, lean on him and let him be your strength. He will be there for you. Mom is truly happy now. She finished the race and the work that God needed her to do. Now we have to live so we can catch that heaven bound train and hear our Lord say well done.
Love you
Joyce (sister-aunt-godmommy)
Hernandez Williams
January 31, 2012
Lost for a great loss. She will be missed.
January 30, 2012
Phyllis, I know God had other plans for you, but I truely miss our phone calls already. Even though we had to keep calling 2 or 3 times before we connected, but I'm so glad both of us were persistent. I am equally glad our families were able to spend some time together during the holidays. I love you and that makes me feel good because I know you loved us too. Stanley is back. Our loving God did that. It's part of his plan not ours. Love you, your big sis Beverlee
January 30, 2012
Phyllis, I really miss you. Even though we lived thousands of miles away from each other, we were close. I could feel the love and laughter in your voice when ever we talk. I will miss our conversations we had about our churches, and your advise you would give me. You were more than a sister, you were my friend. I love you.
Your sister
Vera Garrant
Gladys Brown
January 30, 2012
Denise and family, I truly miss Momma Carter she was a Wonderful, Amazing, Loving, Caring, Smart, Spiritual, Strong, Beautiful women. And I loved her for everything she stood for. I'am thankful for the family times we had the family Christmas dinners we spent together. I'am thankful for being able to tell her I love her it was an honor to be called her daughter. Sis she is looking down on you with that beautiful smile and she is so pround of you. You are doing exactly what she would want you to do stay strong and keep God first. You know the Lord said well done good and faithful servant. Mom is rejoicing and we should be to she will always be here in Spirit and in our hearts. Sis I'am here for you and the girls whatever you need. Rest in peace Momma Carter we Love you.
Gladys-your Sister, Shanell-your Goddaughter and Latarian-your brother the Brown Family
jackie Brown
January 30, 2012
Dear Friend, I miss you, I know you were so close to God I know you are with him now,You had a loving soul, Im just happy I got to know you.
Love You always
Jackie Brown
Rita Brown
January 29, 2012
Hello Phyllis my loving sister, friend, confidant.I love and miss you so much.It
was rather hard for me to do this, but you know I know you are in a better place.God knew what he was doing, sending you out this way, you would want to be remembered, no tears, joyous, be happy remembering only the good times..
Rest in peace my baby sister. I shall see you soon.
Loving you always until we meet again,
Rita and Kevin, Paulette
Lecia Richardson
January 27, 2012
Denise, I truly understand your pain, I miss Mama Phyllis already. I was blessed to meet her and become part of her life, she's a beautiful Angel now and it's good to know that she will be looking down on us. Mama Phyllis was a wonderful, loving, caring, very beautiful and very Spirited woman. I will always cherish and keep her within my heart forever.
January 26, 2012
to Denise, Vera, Beverly, Rita and Stanley,
Phyllis, my dear beloved childhood friend and my sister in the ministry will truly be missed by me. I rejoice in the Lord for knowing her her all these years and watching her come to Christ and growing in the love and knowledge of our Lord. I was so proud when she received her ordinarion. She was truly a child after God's own heart. May the Holy Comforter be with you in the days and nights to come. Sincerely, Rev Antoinette "Toni Swar" Rochell, Janice Johnson, Kay Grant, Juanita Miller (The Swar Girls from Vancouver)
Karen Williams
January 26, 2012
Sis, I will miss you so very much. You will never be forgotten because you will be forever in my Heart. I love you. Your Friend
January 25, 2012
To all of your family and friends, I would also like to convey my condolences.
I went to school with Phyllis at Mac Jr. High and HBHS. She sat behind me in homeroom and math class at Mac. and was always harassing me...i loved it. She called me "Duke" and I got in trouble more than once for her talking during class. She was a beautiful person on the outside and even more beautiful on the inside. I haven't seen Phyllis in a lot of years but she was always very special and I loved her. I will miss that awesome smile and wonderful attitude and her laugh. Rest in Peace my friend.
Greg Martin
Ron Young
January 25, 2012
My prayers goes out to the Carter Family,Phyllis touch my life forever I will never forget her. I was blessed to know a lady who love GOD!
Ron Young
Tacoma WA.
January 24, 2012
Frank a Banks
Mark Chrestler
Ann Paster-Bocage
January 24, 2012
In all Thy ways acknowledge Him and He will Direct Thy Path. Condolences to The Carter Family and take comfort in knowing that Phyllis is walking with God. Peace be with you all.
Ann Paster-Bocage
January 24, 2012
To the Carter Family,
You are all in my Thoughts and Prayers. God give you strength as you face these Sorrowful times and Grant you Peace in Knowing that Phyllis is now walking with God. Love to all of you. Ann Paster-Bocage/Aurora, Colorado
Curtis Bogan
January 23, 2012
Phyllis will be strongly missed by my wife and me as well as all that knew her. She had such a humorous, loving and caring spirit. I was blessed to have had worked with her and spent time socially.
Our prayers are with the family
January 23, 2012
I am so sorry to learn of Phyllis's early death. In my mind, she is always strong and beautiful. I too ran track with Phyllis at Hudson's Bay and it was always a joy to watch her beautiful form as she came flying around that turn. I never think of HB Track without thinking of her. Know that she does live on in our hearts and minds. I have not seen Phyllis for almost 50 years, but still she is young and forever smiling for me. You have my sympathy in your loss.
Sincerely, Ann Hathaway
Gail Murray
January 23, 2012
The one thing I will remember about Phyllis is the Hudson's Bay track and field team. Phyllis ran the 200 meter better than anyone I know. When she would hit the curve, no matter where you were on the field, you would stop to watch. Picture a gazelle, it was a beautiful thing to witness. Phyllis is now on God's track team now, what a great place to be. To her family take comfort in knowing Phyllis was loved by many and will be missed. God Bless,
Julie Dye
January 23, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Phyllis had a ready smile that will be missed. God holds her now though we will miss her greatly.
Randi Lambert
January 23, 2012
My sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Phyllis. I have worked with Phyllis for many years and she always had such a wonderful outlook. She was a blessing to all that knew her and to know that she is in that place that HE prepared should give us some comfort.
Randi Lambert~
Tony Mitzel
January 23, 2012
Phyllis will be missed so much by so many people, I for one looked ot her for answers when it seemed there was none. Her infectious smile and alwyas positive attitude are something folks that knew her will always take with them.
I`ll miss you Phyllis. Tony Mitzel
Lourdes Hathaway
January 23, 2012
I new you for such a short time.
But you left me with a forever warm remembrance of your smile.
Happy Travel to our maker............
Liz
January 23, 2012
Our sincere sympathy to the family of Phyllis Carter goes to all of the family members.
Jamesetta McCoy (friend of Rita) was so sorry that the family had lost their little sister.
My mom Fleater Jackson (friend of (Eddie & Vera) too was sorry for your lost.
Our sincere love is sent to all. God
bless and keep the whole family and give you peace at a time love is the answer.
Lovingly, Jamesetta McCoy & Fleater Jackson
January 23, 2012
I remember Phyllis from High School and my thoughts go out to her entire Family. I'm sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,Sharon Dole H.B.H.S. 1967
Earlean Washington
January 22, 2012
My condolences goes out to the Carter family. Phyllis will be missed dearly.
The White Family
January 22, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Robert Kemp
January 22, 2012
To the family of The Reverend Phyllis M. Carter: Our sincere condolences and prayers of comfort to you in your time of mourning. Please be assured of God's continual love for each one of you. Reverend Carter made a tremendous impact in the lives of her family, Church and community. We will always remember her as a faithful servant who genuinely loved the Lord and cared for others.
Rev. & Mrs Robert F Kemp
Bobbie Finch
January 21, 2012
Denise,
I understand your pain I lost my Mom in August My Mom truly prayed all the time I was blessed with a true beleiver like you
My Mom was four days from her 84th birthday
Your Mom will always comfort you and guide you as that is what praying and beleiving Moms do
You are in my prayers
Bobbie Finch
January 21, 2012
Reverend Carter could smile with such powerful energy. Her smile and devotion to her church cannot be measured and will be missed.
She and her family are in our prayers.
Denise Anderson
January 20, 2012
Mom, I miss you so much already. I don't know how I will go on without your encouragement, wisdom and love. You have always been there for me and you touched so many lives. I will always love you and I will see you again in heaven!
Denise Anderso
January 20, 2012
Mom, I miss you already so much. I don't know how I will go on without your encouragement, love and smiling face. You have always been there for me and accepted me for ME! I love you so much and you will always be on my heart. Love you and I know I will see you again in heaven. Your daughter Niecy.
Rubye Hayden
January 20, 2012
My dear friend, it is with a heavy heart I will say good-bye to you! There is a definate void for me without you! You were so right, He does know the plans he has for us. Until we meet again may you rest in perfect peace. Love you Sis! Rubye
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