Mrs. Martha Benton Carter, age 87, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020. She was born February 22, 1932 in Atlanta, Georgia. While she was always very precise and paid great attention to detail, she was also a very prim and proper lady. She was well-schooled in proper etiquette always knowing how to handle situations with grace and poise. In 1994, Mrs. Carter retired from National Parks Service with more than 30 years of service. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of East Point.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carlton H. Carter; her parents, James and Ruby Barron Benton; and her sisters, Ramona “Mona” Daniell and Juanita Turner.
She is survived by her sons, Carlton Michael “Mike” (Pam) Carter, Donald “Don” Franklin (Betty) Carter and Phil (Suzy) Carter; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM in the Rosehaven Chapel with Pastor Terry Braswell, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery, 7305 Highway 166, Douglasville Georgia.
Please take time to leave condolences with the family or share memories of Mrs. Carter by visiting www.whitleygarner.com
Services have been entrusted to the care of Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, 8640 Rose Avenue, Douglasville, Georgia 30134
