Hazel was born in Cramerton , North Carolina on November 13, 1927 to the late Noah Lee and Ina Metcalf Rabb. She was raised in Kannapolis, and graduated from Cannon High School. It was there that she met the love of her life Winfred “Diamond” Carter. They married in October 11, 1947, then moved to Jacksonville, Florida, then to Southern Pines, finally settling in High Point, NC.
Hazel got a job at Adams Millis in High Point before starting her career in Cosmetics and Skin Care. She eventually designed and formulated her own line of products called Carte’ Cosmetics. She was also a member of the Women’s Club in High Point. After many years of running Carte’ Cosmetics, she sold the company to care for her love, Diamond, after he became ill. She then did volunteer work for the BBB helping young entrepreneurs open their own businesses.
After Diamond passed away on August 20, 2004, Hazel moved to Nashville to be with her two sons. She is survived by sons, Danny Carter and Tim Carter & wife Cindy, both of Nashville, TN; a sister, Jane Hogan of Derby, NC and a brother, Charlie Rabb and his wife Joann of Mooresville, NC; plus, a multitude of nieces and nephews who she so loved and cherished.
Hazel requested no Memorial service at this time due to Covid 19. She will be Entombed with Diamond at Oakwood Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Memorial can be directed to Alive Hospice, 230 New Shackle Island Road, Suite 150, Hendersonville, TN 37075, or Connell Memorial United Methodist Church, 113 Church Street, Goodlettsville, TN 37072.
