Clara Lenora Caldwell Carter, 92, of Sulphur Rock passed away Friday, June 4, 2021, at her home surrounded by family.
She was born July 23, 1928, in the Gainsboro Community to Henry Omer Caldwell and Lula Crawford Caldwell.
Lenora worked at White Rodgers for 29 years and assisted on the family farm. She took pride in mowing her own yard.
Survivors include her three sons, Larry Carter (Beverly), Rickey Carter (Glenda), and Ronny Carter (Nancy) all of Sulphur Rock; daughter-in-law, Janet Carter of Sulphur Rock; three sisters, Norma Rowe, Peggy Turner, and Martha Batson (Kendall); nine grandchildren, Scott Carter, Brandi Fagan (Chris), Mike Carter (Mary), Norah Weller, Bradley Carter (Belinda), Brent Carter (Amanda), Matthew Evans Carter (Brooke), Jon Eric Carter (RaeAnn), Blake Andrew Carter (Melissa); 15 great-grandchildren; Colton Carter, Kailea Fagan, Logan Weller, Ethan Weller, Aspen Treadway, Bobby Smart, Kayla Smart, Bailey Carter, Bryce Carter, Addison Carter, Jovi, Stevi, Hollis, Wyatt, and Finley Carter and two additional girls yet to be born; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews, which includes, Louise Hooper, a special person in her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Butler Carter; one son, William ”Bill” Carter; three brothers, Jessie Earl ”Tink” Caldwell, Roe Neil Caldwell, and Billy Ray Caldwell; one sister, Jernice Nothern; and one grandchild, Dustin Carter.
Pallbearers are Scott Carter, Michael Carter, Bradley Carter, Brent Carter, Matt Carter, Jon Carter, and Blake Carter.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Quindora Coe, Nonie Edley, Cecilia Lumpkin, Thomas and Linda Wood, Bea Turner, Murl and Debbie Wright.
Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am Monday, June 7, 2021, at Sharp United Methodist Church with Frank Tripp and John M. Moore officiating. Acolytes will be Logan Weller and Ethan Weller.
Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Sharp United Methodist Church c/o Thomas Wood, 6190 White Drive, Batesville, AR 72501 or Oak Bluff School, c/o Judy Engles, 15 Nothern Lane, Batesville, AR 72501.
