Barbara L. Carter's Obituary
Decatur- Barbara L. Carter, 68, of Decatur passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011 in her home with her loving family at her side.
A Service to celebrate the life of Barbara will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 24, 2011 at North Jasper Street Church of Christ, 950 N Jasper St, Decatur, Illinois with a visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. till the time of the service. Interment will take place at Macon County Memorial Park in Harristown. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Sickle Cell Fund for Families in Need SCFFN 15142 SE 48th Drive, Bellevue, WA 98006.
Barbara was born February 16, 1943 in New Bern, NC,; the daughter of Robert and Mary Stanley. She was employed by the Illinois Department of Mental Health for over 28 years. Barbara was the Past Matron of St. Mary’s Chapter #65 Order of the Eastern Star. She married William A. Carter, Jr. in 1966.
She is survived by her husband; daughter, Serena Maxie Johnson of Indian Trail, NC, and two precious grandchildren, Ryakya and Maxie, III M.J; sisters, Marjorie and Connie Bryant both of New Bern, NC.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, sister Bessie Strayhorn, and brother Amos Stanley.
The family of Barbara is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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