Loretta Holland "Retta" Carter
Loretta Holland "Retta" Carter
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Visitation will begin at the funeral home on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 5 PM until 9 PM, and on Sunday, from 8 AM until service time at 2 PM.
Family respectfully requests donations be made towards the funeral expense.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jerry "Fuzz" and Wanda Ford Holland; and sister, Linda Sue Holland Andrews.
Retta Carter is survived by,
Aunts,
Helen Cothron
Billie Ruth Carver
Charlotte Anne Glasgow
Uncles,
Bobby Jean Ford
William Ford
Niece,
Amanda Jo Smalling Smith
Special Nieces and Nephew
Jessica Shockley
Jenna Birge
Christina Hardin
Leah Johnson
Heather Haney
Brian Carter
Special Friend,
Vicky Carter
Special Friends and Neighbors also survive.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Alvin and Regina Clay
February 8, 2026
We are so sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet lady and neighbor.
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Billy and Sarah Ford
February 8, 2026
We are so sorry for your loss. Many prayers for family and friends. May GOD be with you all.
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