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Alice Carter Obituary

Alice Ponder Carter, age 77, sadly passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at her home in New Orleans, Louisiana. Alice Carter loved to cook, bake, and talk about Chicago. She was well groomed and put the capital "D" in Diva. She enjoyed traveling and was a member of many social organizations in New Orleans such as Zulu Kings Wife's Club, Silver Swan Social Club, Committee for Zulu Toys for Tots, Zulu Umbrella Committee, Friendship Club, and the Big E-Z Travelling Club. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Carter; son, Keith Cartwright, Sr; granddaughter, Keiara Cartwright; parents, Lula Belle Ponder and Russell Ponder, Sr; sisters, Vera Belle Ponder; Doris Jean Burton; and stepson, Derrick Carter. Alice is survived by her brother, Russell Ponder (Anita); 2 grandchildren, Keiana Daniels and Keith Cartwright, Jr; 7 step grandchildren, Jean and Rashan Carter, Dwayne Green, Michael Barnes, Kaila Palmer Sharper, and Raven and Renae Roberts; 3 great grandchildren, Kamron Brazil, and Kobe and Kash Span; stepchildren, Denise Palmer (Kenneth), Muriel Carissa Carter (Fredrick) Roberts, devoted friends, Charles Sanders, and Eva Whetstone; and a host of beloved family members and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are all invited to attend her Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Friday, August 5, 2022, 12:00PM-2:00PM, at Professional Funeral Services, 1449 N. Claiborne Ave, New Orleans. Services Entrusted to the Caring Staff of: Professional Funeral Services "Celebrating Life" 1449 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116, 504-948-7447. Please visit www.pfsneworleans.com to Sign Guestbook.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 3 to Aug. 5, 2022.

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Florietta Stevenson

August 5, 2022

I am saddened by the lost of my friend. She was a classy lady. She would call just to talk and I would go over there just for support. She was a role model to the highest degree. Over 30 years we formed a friendship. She was always "Ms. Carter" to me. Forever in good memory. Florietta

Arthur & Margie Carter

August 4, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Michael J. Taylor

August 4, 2022

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family. Alice was a great Administrative Assistant to me during our time at AARP Foundation.

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