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Ruth Carter Obituary

Ruth Rodgers Carter entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Mother of Jerome (Sonya) Carter Sr., Alfred Carter Sr., Jerome (Tiffany) Carter Jr. and Bernadette Hunter; Daughter of the late Alfred and Louise Simpson Rodgers; Sister of Edward C. (Helen) Rodgers and the late Will Rodgers; Grandmother of Tiffany, Ruth, Baylor, Giovanni, Gainni, Santino and Alfred. Also survived by her beloved poodle, "Coach Carter", a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Second Zion and First Mount Calvary Baptist Churches and City of Love; and employees of Baptist Hospital are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Saturday, January 26, 2019 beginning 10:00 a.m. at Second Zion Baptist Church, 3333 Third Street, Rev. Chrissell Rhone, pastor, officiating. Church visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Entombment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Rev. David M. Patin Sr. and Gwiena Magee Patin, Directors. Professional Service Entrusted to: LITTLEJOHN FUNERAL HOME, 2163 Aubry Street, Cal K. Johnson, Director/Manager, Info: (504) 940-0045

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jan. 24 to Jan. 26, 2019.

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Ida Barr

January 25, 2019

Our prayers and love are with the family at this time of sorrow. We thank God for the opportunity to pray and praise him with Ms. Ruth. We will always remember her and know she is rejoicing with the LORD! May you be consoled by the truth of God's Word. She moved to a brand new home, where everyday is Sunday. God bless you! From: The City of Love Visitation Ministry, Bishop Lester Love/Pastor Fran Love, Senior Pastors

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