Avis de décès de Theresa-C. Carter

--> - Funeral service for Theresa "Mama-T" Carter, 94, Daytona Beach, FL, who died Mon., Feb. 28, 2011, will be 2 PM, Sat., March 5, at Mt. Mission Missionary Baptist Church, with Pastor Robert Lewis, Sr. presiding. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Calling hours are Fri. (today), March 4, 5-9 PM at R.J. Gainous Funeral Home and from 12:30 PM until service time at the church on Sat. As one of 11 siblings born in Live Oak, FL, she moved to Daytona Beach from her birthplace in 1939. After retiring as a presser for a local dry cleaning company she determined that her true calling was caring for children. Many, many children passed through Mama-T's home and she believed that they were all a blessing unto her, as much as she was to them. Theresa accepted the Lord as her personal Savior at an early age and her joy in life was her love of God, her steadfast faith, her church, and her dedication to her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter: Sonya; her grandson, Patrick; and 8 siblings. She leaves to cherish her memory, her sisters: Maggie N. Williams, Willow C. Robinson, both of Daytona Beach; two sons: Fred "Freddie" Williams, Sr., Michigan, Calvin Carter, Jacksonville, FL; daughter: Judith Wheeler, Oveido, FL; 10 grandchildren: Freddie Williams, Jr. (Edna), Michelle Thompson, Melissa Wheeler, Elijah Wheeler, LaQ'uitta Baker, LaToya Baker, Calvin Carter, Jr., Carrick Carter, Darrien Goodwin, Jr., John Henry, Jr.; 7 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.rjgainousfuneralhome .com. RJ GAINOUS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 804 Dr. Mary M. Bethune Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114. 386-253-7686.