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CARBONDALE - Judy Carter, 90, passed away Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at her home in Carbondale. She spent that day and the previous days being visited by friends and family. Her son Sam Carter was with her throughout the past year, and at her last breath.
Judy was born in Webster Groves, Missouri, on Sept. 17, 1935. She married Richard (Dick) Carter. They lived together at Boskydell and in Carbondale. Dick had two daughters from a previous marriage, Wendy Carter and Sally Carter. Together, Judy and Dick had a son, Sam Carter.
A Celebration of Life for Judy will be on Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship. All are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Carbondale Public Library in her name.
A complete obituary is available online from Southern Cremation & Burial Services.
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Memories and Condolences
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Judy (Nance) Vidakovich
Yesterday
Sympathies from the Rev. Murriel & (the late) Janette Nance family. My younger sister Susan and Wendy were good friends in grade school.
Eleven years ago, Judy saw my sister Susan's obituary in The Southern, and contacted Wendy to let her know. (Wendy then contacted me.) So our families have remained connected through life and death. Comfort for Judy's family.
Deb Sanders
Yesterday
Wendy, I am thinking of you during this time. I remember waiting for a horse to give birth and 4-H activities. May your memories hold and bring smiles to your heart.
Shirley Beggs
October 25, 2025
Judy was an amazing woman! I have known her since 1974 and loved having Judy and Dick as supportive parents when Sam was a student in my sixth grade class. Sincere condolences to Sam and family. She shall be missed!
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