Linda was born on January 23, 1950, in Hertford County to the late Ruth Daniel. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, James Daniel and her brother, Randy Mitchell.

Linda was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend.

She was a Christian and a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church.

She was a homemaker who especially loved children, cooking, Christmas, and most of all, her family. She loved the Lord and served Him all her life.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 48 ½ years, John H. Carter, Jr.; her daughters, Heather Blythe and husband Jeff, Jennifer Short and husband Brian, Felicia Snider and husband Johnny; her grandchildren, Rebecca Blythe, Matt Blythe, Isabella Short, Tristan Short, Jayden Hinds, Aubri Hinds, Jaylen Snider, and Penelope Snider; her brother Keith Daniel and his wife Debbie, her step-sister Gail Britt and husband Ronnie, her step-brothers Robert Earl Daniel and wife Shirley and Kenneth and his wife Diane; a special sister-in-law Sandra Carter, whom she loved like a daughter; and numerous extended family members.

A private graveside service was held on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Cedarwood Cemetery with Rev. Jeremy Kobernat officiating.

The family received friends from 7-8 PM Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service in Roanoke Rapids, NC.

Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com.