Velma Carter

Velma Carter, 100, passed away August 12, 2013 at Lexington Health Care Center. She was born October 18, 1912 to Harrison Lee Carter and Bessie Howard Carter in Davie County. Velma was a member of First Baptist Church of Winston-Salem for over 60 years. She remained active for as long as possible by quilting and maintaining a vegetable garden. Velma was preceded in death by her husband, Tildon Carter; brothers, Spurgeon, Eddie, Jasper, Clarence, and Marvin; as well as sisters, Mae, Georgie, and Sadie. Survivors include her daughter, Helen Hill (Gilmer); grandchildren, Frankie Hill and Betty Kay Hill; great granddaughter, Andrea Williams; and great-great granddaughter, Celeste Wilson. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Parklawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, with Rev. Dearl Bunce officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the mausoleum chapel. Friends may send flowers; or in lieu of flowers, make a donation to the charity of the donor's choice.

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Visitation will be held at Parklawn Mausoleum Chapel one hour prior to the service

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