Joan Renee Carter

She was born on November 28, 1971, to Joyce Taylor and the late James A. Basden,

Joan grew up with a deep love for people and an unwavering faith that guided her life. She shared her warmth, compassion, and love freely. She made everyone around her feel welcome and cared for. Joan was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, and sister whose love knew no bounds. She spent many years serving as a youth leader at Mary Elizabeth Baptist Church, where she poured her heart into guiding and loving others, touching countless lives. Joan had a way of making everyone feel seen, accepted, and valued. Her love for others wasn’t something she turned on and off; it was who she was, every single day.

Those who knew Joan will remember her bright smile, her kindness, her laughter, and the way she loved without limits. She never hesitated to lend a hand, share a hug, or remind someone how important they were. To her family and friends, she was the heart that kept everyone connected.

Along with her father, Joan is preceded in death by her sister, Jean Gunn Allen. She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Doug Carter; her daughters, Lexie Gobey (Bryan Gobey) and Hannah Starnes; her mother, Joyce Taylor; and her brothers, James Ashley Basden (Jennifer Basden), Jason Bates, and Jarod Haggard (Beth Haggard); brother-in-laws, Roger Carter (Patty Carter), Mike Carter (Becky Carter), Kevin Carter (Gloria Carter), Randy Carter (Donna Carter) and Tony Allen; along with many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe, located at 204 South Main Street, Monroe, North Carolina. A funeral service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 3:00 pm at Mary Elizabeth Baptist Church located at 3703 Mary Elizabeth Church Rd., Waxhaw, North Carolina with Pastor Joe Stroud officiating. Burial will follow immediately after the service at the church cemetery.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenmonroechapel.com for the Carter family.

McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to serve the family of Joan Renee Carter.