The funeral services for the late "Mother" Johnnie Mae Carter of 141 Hill Road, Sylvester, Georgia, who departed this life on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at her residence will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from the Unity Baptist Church in Sylvester, Georgia, Reverend Sherrod Cooper, Sr., officiating, Eulogy will be given by Pastor E. Terrell Carter. Burial will follow in the Shepard Memorial Garden Cemetery in Sylvester, Georgia. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the "Shipps Funeral Home" Facebook page.
Mrs. Johnnie Mae Hall Carter, affectionately known as Mama Carter, was born in Worth County, GA on April 16, 1932 to the late Mr. John Henry Hall and the late Mrs. Emma Lamar Hall. She was the second oldest of five children born to this union. Three siblings preceded her in death Irene, James, and Melvin Hall.
At an early age, Johnnie Mae accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior and joined the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorage of Reverend Tippy Reed Marlin. During her time at New Bethel, she served as Usher Board President, sang in the Choir, and a Sunday School teacher, and was the Youth Advisor in the St. Paul Baptist Association Union Meeting. Later she moved her membership to Greater New Bethel Baptist Church under the pastorage of Pastor E. Terrell Carter, where she served as a member of the Churchβs Motherβs Ministry for four years.
She was a 1951 graduate of Oak Hill High School where she served as Treasurer of the Senior Class. She later attended Washington Beauty School in Albany, GA and became a licensed beautician. She was the first African American woman in Sylvester, GA to own and operate a beauty salon alongside Mrs. Mary R. Hall. Together they mastered the press and curl and the finger waves.
She was married to the late Mr. Ernest Carter Sr. for 64 years. This union was blessed with six children one preceded them in death, Andre Carter.
Over the years, she was a faithful and dedicated employee of Oxford Manufacturing, Bank of Worth County, Worth Community Hospital (now Phoebe Worth Hospital) and later Sylvester Housing Authority. She served her community tirelessly and lovingly. She was a mother figure, mentor, caregiver, and friend to all who knew and loved her. Her smile was infectious and her words were soothing and comforting.
On August 3, 2021, Mama Carter peacefully transitioned from labor to reward at her home surrounded by her daughters. Her work here on this Earth was done.
She leaves to cherish her memories and legacy to her children, Brenda Gail Jones, Dr. Marilyn Carter, Ernest Carter Jr. (Delores), Anthony Carter (Latorsha), and Pastor E. Terrell Carter all of Sylvester, GA; a loving and devoted sister Mrs. Verdis (John) Richey, of Decatur, GA. Four sister in laws, Mrs. Sandra (Ira, Sr.) White of Sylvester, GA; Mrs. Georgia (Tony) May of Albany, GA, Mrs. Flora Mae Braswell of Easley, SC, Mrs. Rhunette Carter- Stephens of Sebring, FL, and one brother in law, Thomas Carter Sr. of Easley, SC. Thirteen grandchildren, Derrick (Michelle), Jeffrey, Shamonica, Jammerick (Jalesa), Johnathan, Jason, Shabreka, Ashley, Malik, Brandon, Lorenzo Richey, Wanda Richey-Potts, and (Chauncey Terrell, deceased). Eighteen great grandchildren. One Aunt, Hattie Mae Johnson Walker of California, One adopted daughter, Carolyn Gordon, Valdosta, GA. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, adopted children and grandchildren, and friends. Special thanks to Edward Bass, M.D. as well as her additional caregivers, Mrs. Ada Mae Woodard, Ms. Peggy Ransom, Ms. Frances Proctor, Ms. Ann Richardson, and Ms. Marilyn Fulton.
Dear Marilyn & Gail....Just learning of Mrs. Jonnie Mae passing....Marilyn,...I will try to get in touch with Verdis to get your number. I remember speaking to her at Marilyn's wedding. Gail you and Marilyn are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all. Tracie Anderson Velar Decatur, Georgia
Prayers for you and your family. God is always the great comforter.Lean on God during this time of grief and each other. Greene family, Spring Flats Rd
Hey Gran I wanna Say that I love you and that I appreciate all of our hugs and talks. I miss making you laugh till tears came out ur beautiful eyes. Thank you for always telling me how Great of a father that I was and that my daughters were so beautiful. I miss you rubbing the back of my head and telling me how special I was. I promise to make you proud and living the life that you told me to live for God. Keep watch over me and my girls. I love you I miss you your stil my First Lady. πππππππππππππππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½
My great auntie Johnnie Mae , I'm going to definitely miss you coming to Atlanta Ga and spending time on those major holidays and family gatherings . Your smile always lit up the room and your warming hugs was always appreciated. Thank you for loving me , Lance and Madison in such a special way . You will always have a special place in my heart that will last forever . I know you're celebrating up in heaven right now so keep on keeping on auntie . Love you , until we meet again ππΎ. Love, Chaseney Cliette
She was amazing and a beauty! I will surely miss her. -Tobias
Dear Marilyn, Elaine and I and all the members of our Sunday group want to express our sorrow for Mama Carter's passing. We all came to know her while listening to her give God's word in her soft rhythmic elderly voice. Thankfully the Word says, (2 Corinthians 5:8) says: We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. For (Psalm 116:15): Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. For they return to Him Now I would like to share something with you that helped many who have lost someone. It is called "Safely Home." I pray that it will minister to you and others who have lost a dear one.
SAFELY HOME
I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly Trod the valley of the shade? Oh! But Jesus' love illumined Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me In that way so hard to tread; And with Jesus' arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still: Try to look beyond earth's shadows, Pray to trust our Father's Will.
There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand; Do it now, while life remains-- You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; Oh, the pleasure of that meeting, Oh, the joy to see you come! God's Ministry
Condolences to the Carter family during the loss of our dear Mama/Grandma Carter. She definitely be missed by many. The love she had for us will forever be in our hearts. Love, Darran & Diane McGill
She was such a pleasure to know and to love. She will definitely Be missed. My sincere condolences to the Family and I will definitely be praying for you all on today and the days to come. Much Love Myeshea Gaines and Family.
To the entire Carter family, you all have our deepest sympathy in the loss of such a sweet spirit Christian jewel, mama Carter. She will certainly be missed, and will always be remembered by Her beautiful smile and encouraging words of wisdom. Family members stay encouraged and May God continue to keep you all covered in his bosom. Love, Myra, Jameka and Royal Harris
Our Deepest Condolences on the loss of your mother. May God continue to give the family strength and peace in such a difficult time. May God continue to keep and bless you.
Pastor Karl A. Smith & The New Beulah Grove Baptist Church Family.
Praying for strength for the family. Mother Carter was caring, loving, and a awesome woman of God, every time I saw her she was always smiling and she was a true worshipper. She will be missed greatly.
Deacon Frank & Prophetess Felicia Crapp
Prayers and blessings to the family MsJohnnie Mae will always be remembered for her love and kindness. Wayne Nichols and family.
Sending thoughts and prayers to the Carter Family...
Jonathan T Fuller
I just want to send my condolences to the family. Keep your head up and God will get you through. From Sherri and Michael Harris.
Rutha S. Kimble did the condolences and left my name off. Praying for the Carter family.
With our deepest condolences to the Carter family. Mother Carter was such a sweet person. It was always a pleasure to see her. To Pastor Carter and family please know that you all are in my prayers. Rest easy mother you will be greatly missed.
Offering our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Carter family on the loss of Mother Carter, a loved and treasured Christian lady. We are praying your strength in Christ. With love, Deaconess Ophelia Parker & Family
Our condolences to the Carter family. Charlie, Ruben, Art(Gwen) James, Charlie & Catherine Crapps and Leola J Hall
Our condolences to the Carter Family.....Charlie, Ruben, Art(Gewn)James, Charlie & Catherine Crapps, and Leola James Hall
Forgot to sign from Mae Lou Marlin, Brenda Marlin, and entire Marlin Family.
Mae Lou Marlin,Brenda Marlin and entire Marlin Family
We are praying for your strength and offer our deepest condolences and support. Know that we are with you through it all and beyond. Reach out to us for anything. A solid rock and anchor of our family and community has been called home to be with the Master. We will always love and miss her, and we praise God for blessing us with her.
Our hearts were broken and we were saddened to learn of the death of Mama Carter. She was a most beautiful mother, wife, sister, aunt, cousin, grandmother and friend.
May all be comforted in knowing "...God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." β Revelation 21:4 "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal" Those who have sorrow, pain and crying here on earth can be comforted knowing that there will be a day when we will feel none of these things β in Heaven. But God has given us the strength to fight through sorrow and pain on this earth. Psalm 34:18 says, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."
Our prayers are most definitely sent to the entire Carter family & householdβ€οΈ
With much love Calvin & Renee'. We miss her terribly.
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Sorry for your loss. From Deborah Bell (Tiny's) wife.
My condolences to the family and friends. Cousin you are gone but never forgotten. From the Gordon family.
My Deepest Sympathy to the family and friends from Grover McCullors
"You have fought a Good fight Mrs. Carter". We wanted to send our condolences to the Carter Family. Love, Terry & Patricia Simmons (Cairo, Ga)
On the behalf of the Simmons family, we want to give the Carter family our condolences. We know Mrs. Carter is in a better place. Our prayers are with the Carter family. "You have Fought a good fight" Love, Simmons Family (Cairo, Ga)
Our prayers and condolences to the Carter Family. Love you Mrs. Johnnie Mae Carter. "You Have fought a Good Fight" Love, Terry & Patricia Simmons (Cairo,Ga)
Our Beautiful Auntie Johnnie Mae We Love You and will cherish all our memories with you. Grateful and Thankful you came over to our house on June 12 to Celebrate with us. Grateful I talked to you two days before your Sunset. With all our Love Thomas,Niecy,Licia,Tay & Mia
My condolences to the Carter Family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. From C. Dexter Thurmond and Family
My condolences to The Carter Family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal
Our condolences to the Carter Family. Mrs. Johnnie Mae was an all around good person. I hope that her loved ones will have comfort in knowing that she is resting in peace. ~Abigail Cuffie Rhodes & Family~
With deepest sympathy,
Florence
My Condolences to the Carter Family. Mrs. Carter was an awesome lady.
My deepest sympathy to the family & praying for y'all strength.. Gregory, Katrina, A'Diamond, Dallas,& Navi Howard.
My sincere condolences to the Carter family.
Well wishes to Pastor Terrell Carter and the entire Carter family on the passing of your mom Mother Carter. She was a sweet mild spoken woman of God and she will definitely be missed. May God keep you during this hour of sorrow from Howard Jordan, Nell Fields and the entire Brown and Grimes family from Ashburn Ga
Safe in His arms, I have no doubt Aunt Johnnie Mae is resting easy in the Masters care. We extend our condolences to the Carter family, praying that the peace God overtakes each of you. Keeping you in thought and prayer. The Kelly Family
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep the family in our prayers. Terry Holt & family.
Our condolences to the Carter family. We hold you close in our hearts and hope you know you can lean on us for whatever you need. Deacon George Perry and Family.
My condolences to the Carter family I'm praying God give the family the strength to heal you will truly miss Bennie Mae Kitchen & family
Love you Mother Carter ...... From Bishop T.O. Alford, Sr.
Mother Johnnie Mae Carter was a Jewel and A True Woman Of God. The community, The city, The county, The state, and This nation have lost a true born Soldier of God. A mother and grandmother not to just her own ..... but to the community. I'm truly going to miss her singing, praying, cooking, and most of her words of wisdom. Servant of God Well-Done; Rest from thy love employ. Your battle is fought and your victory is won, Enter into thy Master's joy.
Sending our heartfelt sympathy for your loss, and we're lifting up the family in our prayers. With Love, Randy and Debra Hill
My prayers and condolences to the family of Mother Carter.
Mrs Carter will be truly missed one of the sweetest ladies you could ever meet always offered a helping hand of some kind.
My condolences to the family. Praying for you allππ½ God bless you!
We offer our deepest sympathy and will continue to pray for peace and confort your family. The Lewis Family and all of us at EAGLECRAFT Door Inc
Condolences to the family. Praying for your strength
My deepest heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family during this time. Kivett Milton
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