Joanna was born in Wilmington, NC on February 19, 1941 daughter of the late William Henry Sebrell, Sr. and Alma Hester Sebrell Cavenaugh. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Clarence Carter, Sr. and brother, William Henry Sebrell, Jr.
Joanna was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, family and friends. She was a stay at home mother that baby sat for many children thru the years. She enjoyed working in the yard, going fishing with her husband and friends in the summers. Vacationing at the beach and Lake Leamon. She loved going on their fall vacation to the mountains every year with family and friends.
Joanna is survived by her daughter, Teresa Carter Marshburn; son, Walter Carter, Jr.(Karen); brother, James (Jay) Simmons Sebrell (Judy); sister, Margaret Sebrell Twifford (Bob); granddaughter, Alysha Harts Carroll; grandson, Aaron James Harts (Elicia); three step grandchildren; Joshua, Melanie and Sarah Moosman; three great grandchildren; ten step great grandchildren; and special friend, RT Moore.
Special thanks to her sister-in-law, Martha Sebrell for all the help and amazing support.
Visitation will be held from 12:00pm to 2:00pm on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, January 20, 2020. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 1311 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28412.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Harts, Jr., Billy Sebrell, Lee Cavenaugh, Kenny Cavenaugh, Gilbert Rodriguez and Ricky Harrellson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com
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