Elaine I Carter

July 1, 1929 in Chicago, IL to William and Lydia Belssner.

On December 30, 1952, she married

Charles Carter, both raised in the farmlands near Chicago.

Elaine was a loving wife and mother and stood beside Charles in all

his endeavors, performing the duties of a military officer's wife and,

in retirement, as a cattle farmer's wife.

She is survived by her husband Charles, daughter Jennifer Dias of

Massachusetts, son Charles of Florida, grandchildren Dorianne Dias of

Arkansas, Kealey Dias of New York, Keaton Dias of New York, Matt

Carter of Massachusetts, and Melissa Carter of Florida, and 7

Great-grandchildren of New York and Arkansas.

Visitation will be at 1 pm followed by a service at 2 pm on Saturday

June 30 at Grace United Methodist Church in Conway, ar. Burial will be

at noon on Tuesday July 3 at Peotone Cemetery in Peotone IL.