Lela Carter Obituary
Lela Carol Carter, 67, of Philadelphia, Mississippi passed on Thursday, August 8, 2024 from her residence in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday, August 15, 2024 from Providence Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Burial will follow in Morrow Cemetery in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Visitation will be held 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from Beck Funeral Home Philadelphia. Beck Funeral Home Philadelphia is in charge of all arrangements.
Mrs. Lela Carol Carter leaves to cherish her memories: a husband of 47 years to Paul Carter; one son, James Carter (Christina) of Philadelphia, MS; two daughters, Danielle Snow (Troy) of Newton, MS and Kycia Clemons (MeCedric) of Philadelphia, MS; three brothers, David Williams (Betty) of Indiana, In, Jerry Collier (Janet) of Newton, MS, and John Collier of Newton, MS; 12 grandchildren; and two special friends: Ajatha Nichols and Ruth Whittington; also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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