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Ida Catherine Clyburn Carter
Ida Catherine Clyburn Carter
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She was born in Sumter County, a daughter of the late Maxie and Pearl Norris Clyburn. She was a graduate of McClenaghan High School. She was a homemaker, devoted mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents; adoptive parents, James and Edrie Welch Ironson and A.C. Haselden; and brothers, James Russell Clyburn and Hal Murdock Clyburn.
Surviving are her husband, Thomas Dell Carter Sr. of the home; children, Edrie Willis Truluck of Manning, Ida Elizabeth Betsy Rogers of Pawleys Island and E.S. Son Willis III of Florence; stepsons, Thomas (Donna) Carter Jr., Larry (Cynthia) Carter, Timothy (Susan) Carter, Daniel Carter and Tony (Candy) Carter, all of Florence; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 13 stepgrandchildren and a step-great-grandchild; brothers, Billie Clyburn of Jacksonville, Fla., and Glen Clyburn Smith of New York City.
Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20852 or to the Gospel Temple Worship Center Building Fund, 1507 King Avenue, Florence, SC 29501.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, in Florence Memorial Gardens Chapel. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
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January 31, 2008
We extend our sympathy to the entire family--we just found out this morning, while having breakfast with Thomas, about Ida's passing away. She was a wonderful lady and I always appreciated her friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Even in extremely difficult times, God has assured us that "HE IS SUFFICIENT" to comfort and sustain us. God Bless!!
Ronnie and Susie Byrd
Darlington
Cindy Jones-Norris
January 22, 2008
My husband "Richard Hampton "Hamp" Norris JR was so happy he finally met and got to know his first cousin several years before she died.When Ida Catherine's mother died, the Norris families wanted to adopt the children but were not allowed to do so by their father, therefore they lost contact with these dear children. Her mother was my husband's father's sister from Sumter SC. It was a great family re-union when they discovered they only lived a few miles apart in Florence. We fell in love with Edrie and Ida Catherine. They both resembled my husband and the Norris family with the thick dark hair and olive complexion. Hamp's 94 year old Aunt Teddy Robbs" (in Sumter) who died a few weeks ago was visited several times in the last few years by Edrie,Ida Catherine and Billy. This was a dream come true for her! Aunt Teddy told us her grandmother was Cherokee Indian and this is where the Norris dark hair and olive complexion originated from. As a result of my husband's interest in geneology he made one of the greatest discoveries of all times,RELATIVES who were lost and found to be kind,loving and united by an unbroken bond of heritage. We will miss Ida Catherine's smiles and wit. My younger daughter "Rebecca Norris Skelton" from Greenville, SC was so delighted to meet her 7 years ago when she attended my older daughter's(Joey Norris Fink) wedding. She visited Ida Catherine one time when she she was in the hospital. She came home crying because she said Ida Catherine looked just like her grand father from Sumter with same facial features and hair and skin coloring. That was Ida Catherine's uncle.It brought back memories of her grandfather who died about 10 years ago, that she so dearly loved. Our family will be praying for all of you in this great loss. Not until my father died did I really understand the "sting of death" mentioned the Bible.It is one of the worse pains I ever experienced. Without the love of Christ and the hope given to us by my Lord Jesus Christ. I could have never gotten through it. We love you.
Bobbie Anderson
January 22, 2008
My Gaga was my world!She was one of the only people who loved me for just being me.She raised me to be the woman I am today.She was my best friend and my mother.My heart will forever be broken without my Gaga.She was the most beautiful woman and I was truly blessed having her in my life.She will live now only in my heart and soul.Im lost without her.When my day has come I know I will see her again.I cant wait for that day just so I can see her beautiful face and feel her arms around me.I love you Gaga!!!!Thank you for all you have given me but most of all thank you for loving me and for being my Gaga.
Melissa (Missy) Thiele
January 21, 2008
I wish you were here so that when I say "Remember when"..,I could actually see your smile and hear your laugh!GaGa you were the best mother-in-law a daughter-in-law could have!You will forever be in my heart and my children for the rest of our lives!WE LOVE YOU!
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Jean Wheless
January 19, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about Ida .May it be some small comfort to you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May angels walk with you today and always.
With love,
Aunt Jean & Uncle A.B.
Loretta & Kenny Heyward
January 19, 2008
To the family of Mrs Ida,she will be sadly miss,she was a great person.
Sarah Carter
January 19, 2008
I loved my grandma very much it seemed like just yesterday i was over there celebrating christmas with her and papa its like she is still here i miss her so much all ready i dont what it is going to be like a week from now when i go and see my papa its going to feel empty but i loved her so much but i know shes in a better place but i just cant believ shes gone
Kimberly Carter
January 19, 2008
i got to see my grandma almost everyday she was kind and loveing she would do anything for me when i needed it she gave me alot of things and now i can remember her by those times she would tell me stories about my dad and his other borthers and she was really really funny when she wanted to be and she loved to take hot baths when she was hurting
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