Ella Canty "Monkey" Carter, 90, died on June 25, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Nov. 6, 1923, in Clarendon County, a daughter of the late Susan Canty Hardy and Stanley Adams.
She received her formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County. She worked as a caregiver and domestic worker for many years, until her retirement.
She was married to the late Arthur Carter and this union produced 12 children.
She was predeceased by two sons, William and Eddie Lee Carter.
Precious memories of Mrs. Carter will be cherished by her children, Earl Carter of Pompano Beach, Florida, Rosa (Willie) Smith of Manning, Francis Fludd of Summerton, Susan Holiday of Sumter, Ella (Carl) Harrison of Bronx, New York, Kaybertha (William) Webber of Thomasville, North Carolina, Hattie Fordham of New York City, New York, James (Shelia) Carter of Summerton, Charlie (Audrey) Carter of Bronx and Michale (Tyra) Carter of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; 33 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty McNair and Clara (Ken) Hepburn; one brother, James Lee (Judy) Hardy; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; a goddaughter, Ida Postell; and two special healthcare workers, Julia Richburg and Viola Riley.
Funeral service: Friendship AME Church with the Rev. Albert Thompson, pastor, will serve as eulogist.
Burial: Friendship AME Church Cemetery
She was born on Nov. 6, 1923, in Clarendon County, a daughter of the late Susan Canty Hardy and Stanley Adams.
She received her formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County. She worked as a caregiver and domestic worker for many years, until her retirement.
She was married to the late Arthur Carter and this union produced 12 children.
She was predeceased by two sons, William and Eddie Lee Carter.
Precious memories of Mrs. Carter will be cherished by her children, Earl Carter of Pompano Beach, Florida, Rosa (Willie) Smith of Manning, Francis Fludd of Summerton, Susan Holiday of Sumter, Ella (Carl) Harrison of Bronx, New York, Kaybertha (William) Webber of Thomasville, North Carolina, Hattie Fordham of New York City, New York, James (Shelia) Carter of Summerton, Charlie (Audrey) Carter of Bronx and Michale (Tyra) Carter of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; 33 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty McNair and Clara (Ken) Hepburn; one brother, James Lee (Judy) Hardy; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; a goddaughter, Ida Postell; and two special healthcare workers, Julia Richburg and Viola Riley.
Funeral service: Friendship AME Church with the Rev. Albert Thompson, pastor, will serve as eulogist.
Burial: Friendship AME Church Cemetery
Ella Canty "Monkey" Carter, 90, died on June 25, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.
She was born on Nov. 6, 1923, in Clarendon County, a daughter of the late Susan Canty Hardy and Stanley Adams.
She received her formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County. She worked as a caregiver and domestic worker for many years, until her retirement.
She was married to the late Arthur Carter and this union produced 12 children.
She was predeceased by two sons, William and Eddie Lee Carter.
Precious memories of Mrs. Carter will be cherished by her children, Earl Carter of Pompano Beach, Florida, Rosa (Willie) Smith of Manning, Francis Fludd of Summerton, Susan Holiday of Sumter, Ella (Carl) Harrison of Bronx, New York, Kaybertha (William) Webber of Thomasville, North Carolina, Hattie Fordham of New York City, New York, James (Shelia) Carter of Summerton, Charlie (Audrey) Carter of Bronx and Michale (Tyra) Carter of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; 33 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty McNair and Clara (Ken) Hepburn; one brother, James Lee (Judy) Hardy; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; a goddaughter, Ida Postell; and two special healthcare workers, Julia Richburg and Viola Riley.
Funeral service: Friendship AME Church with the Rev. Albert Thompson, pastor, will serve as eulogist.
Burial: Friendship AME Church Cemetery
She was born on Nov. 6, 1923, in Clarendon County, a daughter of the late Susan Canty Hardy and Stanley Adams.
She received her formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County. She worked as a caregiver and domestic worker for many years, until her retirement.
She was married to the late Arthur Carter and this union produced 12 children.
She was predeceased by two sons, William and Eddie Lee Carter.
Precious memories of Mrs. Carter will be cherished by her children, Earl Carter of Pompano Beach, Florida, Rosa (Willie) Smith of Manning, Francis Fludd of Summerton, Susan Holiday of Sumter, Ella (Carl) Harrison of Bronx, New York, Kaybertha (William) Webber of Thomasville, North Carolina, Hattie Fordham of New York City, New York, James (Shelia) Carter of Summerton, Charlie (Audrey) Carter of Bronx and Michale (Tyra) Carter of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; 33 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty McNair and Clara (Ken) Hepburn; one brother, James Lee (Judy) Hardy; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; a goddaughter, Ida Postell; and two special healthcare workers, Julia Richburg and Viola Riley.
Funeral service: Friendship AME Church with the Rev. Albert Thompson, pastor, will serve as eulogist.
Burial: Friendship AME Church Cemetery
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