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China Christiaan Carter Thomas

1980 - 2021

China Christiaan Carter Thomas obituary, 1980-2021, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1980

DIED

2021

China Thomas Obituary

China Christiaan Carter Thomas was born on November 12, 1980. On the 3rd day after her 41st Birthday, Monday, November 15, 2021, at 5:11 pm, our beautiful China Christiaan Carter Thomas gently surrendered her breath and was born to Eternal Peace in Heaven. China was a vibrant, loving and dedicated wife, mother, daughter and sister. Survivors include her dedicated and loving husband, Waddell Thomas; the loves of her life, her beloved sons, Cameron Isiah Smith and Larry Smith, III; beloved parents, Gregory Christopher Carter and Carolyn Waiters Carter; beloved brother, Christopher Gregory Carter; grandmothers, Kang Yop Waiters and Eartha Flemings Carter; mother-in-law, Emelda Thomas and brother-in-law, Patrick Baxter. China is Nana and Auntie to Savannah Ray Carter and Ahsan Muhammad. She will also be lovingly missed and remembered by a host of adored and loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. China was a proud graduate of Edna Karr High School and attended Xavier University of Louisiana. She was President/CEO of Carter Smith & Associates, Director of Programs, Co-Founder of The Metamorphosis Project and Co-Owner and Chef extraordinaire of Shucks on Teche Seafood. A Celebration Service honoring the beautiful life and legacy of the late China Christiaan Carter Thomas will be held at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church (Old Location), 2515 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117 on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 10 am. Internment St Louis Cemetery #3, 3421 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119. Attendees are required to comply with all applicable Covid 19 mask and social distancing mandates. Please sign online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504)581 4411.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2021.

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Shirley Conley

November 27, 2021

Prayers and heartfelt condolences,

Mr and Mrs Honore´

November 24, 2021

My deepest condolences to Greg and Carolyn and the family. China was a sweetheart. My fondest memory is here appearing to one of our infamous west-bank pool parties.

Gladys Hampton

November 23, 2021

My condolences to the Carter and Thomas's family. I had the pleasure of meeting China and she was a very beautiful person.

David Westbrook

November 23, 2021

Dear Waddell, Greg, Carolyn, Larry, Cameron, & Chris;
My thoughts are with y'all as I pray for your peace and comfort in the days ahead. I'll always be thankful for China's kindness, love, inclusiveness, and her beautiful laugh which came from the soul. She'll continue to shine as one of the brightest stars in my life's sky.
Much love to y'all,
David

Taki's Aunt Gwen

November 23, 2021

Dearest Carter-Thomas Family,
It is rare that I hear about someone I´ve never met, and wish I had.

Hearing about your beloved China from my niece, Taki, China´s dear friend; she is in deed someone I wish I had the opportunity to meet.

As I read about her purpose-filled life, China strikes me as a woman of integrity and good character.

Images that captured glimpses into her life, reflect a beautiful, compassionate person, whose mere presence brought joy to everyone who was around her.

It is clear that China is someone who was a true gift to all the people in her life.

May the love God showered on each of you, through His daughter China, always fill your hearts with joy.

With heartfelt prayers, love, and hope

Claudnisha Washington

November 22, 2021

We met China and her family at our church as members. From our first few encounters China had a passion for spreading the gospel and knowledge that would help us grow. She was amazingly kind and loving. She has so many talents it was unbelievable sometimes. China was a fighter for sure and my family is blessed to have cross paths with her in this life. I know her legacy will live on in her children and her loving husband. Thank you Father for my sister and her rest she´s finally able to have.

Tessua Marie Faulk

November 22, 2021

My condolences to the family. I worked with her China and she was such a great person. Her dedication to this city and the youth will be greatly missed. Rest well sista!

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Celebration of Life

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Franklin Avenue Baptist Church (Old Location)

2515 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA

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