Carter Howards

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Stuart Howards; children Penelope (Penny) and Hugh; daughter-in-law Alyssa; granddaughters Nina and Sage; and twin brother Tom Nelson and sister Page Loeser.

She was born to the late Mary Carter Randolph Nelson Stabler and Beverly Tucker Nelson and spent her childhood living in many countries before returning to her family home of Virginia. Carter was a graduate of Hollins College, and she received a master's degree in art history from Oberlin College. She worked in the National Gallery and the Philadelphia Museum of Art before getting married and having children.

She was a weaver before transitioning in her later years to photography. There was a consensus that she was a talented, truly exceptional, artistic photographer. It is hard to imagine anyone who read more books than she did, and she always had interesting insights into what she read. She saw beauty and humor in the world around her, and she had a friendly word for everyone. She was adored and loved by those who met her because of her gracious and kind personality. Both as children and as adults, her children thought she was the ideal mother. She is missed by the many who loved her.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Shelter for Help in Emergencies PO Box 1013 Charlottesville VA 22902 (https://www.shelterforhelpinemergency.org/get-involved/donate).

A celebration of her life will be held at the University of Virginia Chapel on November 23rd from 12:30-1:30. The family will be receiving friends following the memorial in the Solarium at the Colonnade Club.

Free parking is available at John Paul Jones Arena or paid parking is available in the Emmet Ivy Garage or the Central Grounds Garage. More information for Game Day parking is available here: https://virginiasports.com/sports/2018/5/22/ot-footballhowto-html.aspx#parking. Ride sharing is encouraged.