Claudine C. Carter

1928 - 2025

Claudine C. Carter, 96, of New London passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Her funeral service will be 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in the Mountain Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Brennan Hooven officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 until 1:30 prior to the hour of service.
Born October 28, 1928 in Stanly County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Norman B. Chandler and Tero Elizabeth Elliott Chandler.
She was a faithful member of Mountain Creek Primitive Baptist Church and owner of Cozy Corner Realty.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose kindness, resilience, and generosity left an indelible mark on all who knew her. A woman of unwavering strength and grace, Claudine dedicated her life to her family and community.
She was a loving and supportive wife to Otha, with whom she built a life filled with love, faith, and cherished memories. As the beloved mother of Mike and Ronnie, she poured her heart into raising her family, later finding immense joy in her five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
For over 40 years, Sundays were made special by her homemade rolls, a tradition that gathered her loved ones around the table and nourished not just their bodies but their hearts. Her meticulous nature was evident in everything she did, from the warmth of her home to the care she put into every meal.
A dedicated worker, she remained a familiar face at Cozy Corner until the age of 90, demonstrating a work ethic and spirit that inspired all who knew her. Though conservative in values, her love and generosity knew no bounds, always offering support and wisdom to those around her.
Her legacy lives on in the love she shared, the lessons she imparted, and the family she leaves behind. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
She was preceded in death by her husband Otha Carter in 1980.
Survivors include sons Ronnie L. Carter and wife Nancy of New London and Mike A. Carter and wife Susan of New London, brother Bennie Chandler of Denton, as well as 4 grandchildren: Kristen Cooper (Ricky), Shane Carter (Becca), Shannon Carter, Brian (Audrey); 9 great-grandchildren: KJ, Anna Lynn, Cameron, Addyson Grace, Katelyn, Kyla, Ian, Eli, and Eva; and a loving sister-in-law Marcella Hatley.
She was also preceded in death by a brother and three sisters and a granddaughter, Emily Carter.