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Donna Carter

South Roxana |

Donna Mae Carter, 81, passed away at 11:35 pm Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Eunice Smith in Alton, Illinois under the care of BJC Hospice.

She was born June 9, 1933 in Mason City, Illinois, the daughter of Walter and Alma (Dare) Surface. 

She married Glenn W. Carter.  He passed away in December of 1990.

Donna was a beautician and a bridal consultant during her early years before becoming a house keeper.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Roxana where she served as head deaconess for many years.  Donna was a member of Senior Servants Group at Brown Street Baptist Church.  Her daughter and husband were the center of her world.  For Donna family came first and spending time with them gave her the most joy.  She enjoyed sewing, making clothes, and spending time in the kitchen cooking with her daughter.

She is survived by her daughter, Faye M. Carter of South Roxana. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one sister, Darlene Stolp.  

Visitation will be from 11am until services at 1pm Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto with Rev. Mike Stark officiating.

Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. 

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Roxana Kitchen Fund.

An online condolence and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com .


Obit Provided By:
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home

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