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ETTA CARTER Obituary
ETTA MAE CARTER
(nee Barnett)
Gary, Indiana
Age 94 years of Gary, Indiana was born October 7, 1915 in Opelika, AL. She moved to Gary as an infant. She was a member of First AME Church and Topps Club. Preceded in death by husband, Ezra Carter and son, Charles Barnett, Sr. She is survived by her daughter and companion Jean E. Tibbs; son, Richard (Irma) Barnett; grandchildren Edwana Knott, H. Lee (Carol) Tibbs, Joycelyn Tibbs, Valerie (Robert) Tibbs-Patterson, William Chatman, Regina Barnett, Charles Barnett, Jr., Selena (Maurice) Styles, Valerie Barnett, Tona Barnett and Jarin Barnett; 15 great -grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; 5 great-great -great-grandchildren; dear friends, Sadie and Pleaze Marshall, Vernon Crawford, Ali Nickleson. Leola Asbury; special children Ruby Jones, Mandell Knott, Sr. and the Tibbs family and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Per her request a private graveside services will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park.
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Memories and Condolences
for ETTA CARTER
July 20, 2010
Dick and Jean, may God bless you during this period of sorrow. Although, I have not seen Aunt Etta since I was a teenager, my thoughts are often concerning my family.
Your Cousin, Wilbur Carter
Rev Jimmy and Rose Mary Purnell
June 14, 2010
Jean, may God continue to bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. When I saw your number come up on the phone Sunday June 6th I felt it was bad news and it was.
I met Mama Carter (as Pete affectionly called her) in April 2004 with Pete in Gary while we were visiting, what a blessing.
She and you would often call Arizona and check on Pete and even though he couldnt speak well enough for you to understand, the smile on his face expressed it all, THANK YOU!
But what a way to go, praising and worshipping God and being there in Heaven later that day, Hallueah!!!
Mama Carter and the calls will truly be missed.
Love you all
Rev Jimmy (Pete)and wife Rose Mary Purnell
June 13, 2010
June 12, 2010
Jean, I am so sorry I was unable to attend Ms. Etta's funeral. I had good intentions, but due to my husbands' illness I could not make it and took him to our doctor. Your mother was so very sweet and had such a gentle manner about her. Her smile was unforgetable...she was a joy to have known. May God keep you and your family at this most difficult time and remember you had a joyful time at church with her prior to her death. That is something to let you know God was in the plan even then. She is in a better place now, out of all of her pains. You made wonderful memories with your mother. It seemed you were more like sisters than mom/daughter! I will keep you in my prayers. Keep on, keeping on because she would want that for you.
Marie Smith Robison, South Bend, Indiana
Stella Harris
June 11, 2010
Val, So sorry I am not there at your time of sorry but our thoughts and paryers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
harriett with prayers
June 9, 2010
I shall miss your delightful smile, and kissing your cheek on Sundays!
May the family find rest in knowing that she simply gave up the ghost to go home and be with Jesus!
Sister Harriett
First African Methodist Episcopal
June 8, 2010
Jean, may God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. Miss Etta was a great, sweet, strong lady who loved life. What a blessing to live to be 94! I know your pain because I have recently traveled this same road, but God will ease your pain! I will continue to pray for you and your family. Love, Sylvia Smith
Gwen Williams
June 8, 2010
God bless the family. Remember she is in a better place now where there is no pain or suffering . Be encouraged.
Rev. & Mrs. Therrie (Gwendolyn) Williams
gwendolyn turner west
June 8, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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