Vera Carter Mainor, age 76, of Columbus, Georgia passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. A graveside service celebrating the life of Vera will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Parkhill Cemetery.
Vera was born February 11, 1945 in Columbus, Georgia; the daughter of Thomas Benjamin “Bud” Carter and Dessie Mae Plymale Carter. Vera was a member of the Jordan High School Class of 1964. Vera was previously married to David Mainor and was previously married to William Spann. Vera had a wonderful sense of humor and it served her well throughout her life along with her quick wit. She retired from Dolly Madison after over 20 years of service. She was a member of Morningside Baptist Church and the Red Hat Society. She found peace and enjoyment in living a life that was uncomplicated and rich in simplicity. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her many friends and her large family. Vera understood love. She loved with all the resources she could muster, especially her time and financially, to those she loved. She had a warm heart, she knew of the importance of loving yourself, and of loving God. If you came to her house there was always something to eat, no one ever left hungry. She was a wonderful cook who enjoyed cooking for her family and enjoyed teaching them how to cook, especially how to cook biscuits. She knew how to and taught others how to live within their means and to appreciate the simple things in life. Vera loved her home and family. The love she felt for them were second only to her Love of God.
Preceded in death by: her parents, Dessie (Mae) and Bud; her siblings, Katie Griggs, LeRoy Carter, Ophelia Page, George Carter, and Myrtle Green.
Survivors include: her children, Tim Mainor, Penny Adams (Kevin), Steven Mainor (Beth); grandchildren, Bridget Reiney, Trent Adams, Jonathan Adams, Tiffany Mainor, Carter Mainor, Seth Mainor, great grandchild, Tucker Adams; and her sister Cornelia Murphy.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Mainor family.
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