Michelle "Chelle" Carter Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Michelle "Chelle" Carter

Public viewing for Michelle “ Chelle” Carter, 45, of Auburn, Alabama, will be Thursday, May 14, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home.

Michelle Denise Carter, daughter of Mr. Duane Carter and Mrs. Jacqueline Strawther Carter was born on February 20, 1975 in Hartford, Connecticut.

Michelle accepted Christ at an early age and united with Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church in Auburn, Alabama. She was a dedicated worker in the church, she was in the Women’s Missionary Society and the Y.P.D. Director.

“Chelle” as she was called by family and friends, graduated from Auburn High School in the Class of 1995. After graduation, she went to Atlanta Culinary Arts School – The Art Constitution in Atlanta, GA. She was the owner of Alexandra’s Catering Service LLC who provided event planning and cooking. She was the shift lead at Taziki’s in Auburn, AL She was a people person and loved everyone she came in contact with.

She departed this on Monday, May 11, 2020, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jeffrey Carter. She leaves to cherish her memory: one daughter, Alexandra Michelle Carter of Auburn, AL; parents, Duane Carter and Jacqueline Carter of Auburn, AL; two brothers, Timothy Carter of Auburn, AL and Michael (Amber) Dennis of Valley, AL; three nieces, Brianna Carter, Savannah Carter and Bella Carter all of Valley, AL; three uncles, Dowdell (Katherine) Carter of Wyandanch, NY, Alphonso (Renya) Carter of Loachapoka, AL and William Allen Strawther of Hartford, CT; five aunts, Linda J Carter, Beverly Carter, Shirley Mae Carter all of Auburn, AL, Lauren (Bennie) Wright of Havana, FL, Jeanette (Reginald) Goggins of Hartford, CT; two great aunts, Carrie Davenport of South Carolina and Charlene Sailor of Hartford, CT; special friends, Clemon Byrd, Stephanie Raven, Kenyatta Cobb, Darla Riggs and Thomas Earl Smith; a host of other relatives and friends.

In an order and following the ADPH recommendations concerning (COVID-19) effective March 28, 2020 to keep the community safe, the funeral service will be for the family only. Based on recommendations from the ADPH, all participants must maintain a consistent six-foot distance between all parties during the service. We understand this is a difficult time, but the situation is serious, and your well-being is our utmost concern at Harris Funeral Home. Please use our website to leave a message to share your favorite memories and offer words of sympathy and comfort.

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our sincere condolences to the Carter family, especially Alex. (Your daughter, mother, sister) Michelle will truly be missed. Her beautiful smile, all her gifts and her skills God has blessed her to share with others, she left a beautiful legacy.
The Lee Chapel Church Family has suffered a great loss, but God always chooses the best. We love you Michelle.
Pastor Mattie Edwards

I can't believe you are gone you were a very sweet person.our heart goes out to the Carter Family may the Lord keep the family wrap in his loving arm until the pain easy up and Lord please keep her daughter and rock her until the pain easy up it going to take time.Constance,Terrance,Jernardo.Ishmel,Elesure.Miracle Echols Family

Hello Carter Family : I am sorry for your loss of Michelle. You are in my thoughts and prayer, my heart breaks for you guys.
I was Alex's PE coach Wrights Mill Road ( Coach Chris Jackson ) I love guys and please give my love to Alex please. May God comfort you all and give you his peace during this very difficult time.

To the family: We are deeply sorry for your loss. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers within the coming days. With love and deepest sympathy, Frank and Earline Cobb and family

Sincere sympathy to the entire Carter Family in the loss of a fine, God-fearing and loving family member. Our sincere prayers will continue throughout this trying time. - Dr. John Wm. Roberts & Mr. Thomas A. Weintraut, Jr.

Sending my condolences to the-Pam Spinks

I am going to miss you my dear cousin Michelle, however, I am comforted that you will be in the arms of our loved ones. Your memory will never be forgotten. I love you. Tracey Carter