Lucille Carter

Lucille Shirley Carter age 93 of New Holland entered heaven on Saturday December 25, 2021 to join her loving husband, Ralph.

Lucille was born in Gainesville on November 17, 1928 to Flem Shirley & Sally Wright Shirley. She retired from Belk as a buyer, and was a very active member of New Holland Baptist Church. She taught Sunday school for over 55 years and enjoyed singing in the choir. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Ralph Carter.

Left to cherish her memory, son, Joe (Sharon) Carter; daughters, Janice (Ken) Russell & Joy (Charles) Sims; brother, Jimmy (Peggy) Shirley; grandchildren, Rick Russell, Chris Russell, Brittney Maney, Jeff (Kristi) Sims, Corey Carter, Dustin (Ashley) Carter, Nolan (Carly) Carter; great grandchildren, Madelyn Russell, Addison Maney, Kennedy Maney, Marley Carter, Miles Carter, Collins Carter, Nora Carter, Caris Carter, Easton Sims & McCoy Sims. A number of nieces & nephews also survive.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Mark Russell officiating. The family will receive friends briefly after the service. For everyone’s safety, please practice social distancing.   

The family would like to say a special thanks to the staff of The Landings & Homestead Hospice for the amazing love and care they gave to Lucille.

Please share online memories and condolences with the family at www.wardsfh.com. Ward’s Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lucille Carter.

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