A Lee County native, she was born January 21, 1942, the daughter of James Clifton Osborne and Minnie Lovegrove Osborne.

Mrs. Carter was retired from American Enka Textiles; and, was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.   

She enjoyed being a wife, mama, grandma and homemaker, as well as growing and taking care of flowers.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Vernon Ray Carter; daughters, Juanita Rahuba (Gene) of Greensboro, Cynthia Pike and Faye Woodruff (Eddie) all of Roanoke Rapids, Susan Godsey of Manteo; brother, Robert Osborne; and cousin, Mildred Staton , both of Scotland Neck; grandchildren, Peggy, Linda Gail, Diane, Randy, James, Michael, and Bobbi Sue; and 10 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister and brother-in-law, Hilda and Ray Moore; brothers, Jimmy Osborne, Haywood Hackney, Theo Hackney; and nephews, Jimmy Osborne, Jr, Randy Osborne, and David Moore.

The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 pm Friday at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service.

The funeral service will be held at 3 pm Saturday in the Hockaday Funeral Home Chapel.  

 Interment will follow in Corinth United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Condolences may be left for the family at hockadayfs.com

Arrangements are under the care of Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service.