Elizabeth McCartney Carter, 84, of Rainbow City, passed away Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Collier-Butler's chapel, followed by the burial in Hopewell Cemetery. Bro. Rodney Prickett and Bro. Bobby Joe Winningham will officiate. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Collier-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services is directing.Elizabeth was a lifelong resident of Etowah County. She retired from Etowah County Board of Education and served as the lunchroom manager of Southside Elementary. She had always been a member of Riddles Bend Baptist Church, and she was also a member of the Joy Sunday School class.Mrs. Carter was a loving and faithful wife, daughter and mother. She loved church, family and her community. She always put others first and comforted and cared for countless friends and family over the years. Elizabeth had a wonderful sense of humor that brightened the lives of those who knew and loved her. She was an amazing woman who will be missed by all.Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by her husband, Ford Carter; father, John Thomas McCartney; mother, Evie McCartney Hill; and her brothers, Jimmy, Tommy and Barney McCartney.Survivors include sons, Glenn (Susan) Carter, Tim (Michelle) Carter; daughter, Lana (Darrin) Fulenwider; grandchildren, Joy Carter (Michael Sonder) Flemons, Chris (Whitney) Carter, Landon (Haley) Weldon, Logan (Heather) Carter, Leigh Anne and Kate Fulenwider, Laura Bush, Brittany Strickland, Ginger Meeks; great-grandchildren, Jakob and Caleb Flemons, James and Meera Carter, Grayson Carter; special brother, Hoyt (Joyce) Hill; and chosen children, Scott, Paige, Sydney and Morgan McCullars.Pallbearers will be Perry, Tony and Shane McCartney, Jack Carter, Ricky Hill and James Carter. Honorary pallbearers will be nieces, nephews, Joy Sunday School class, and many family and friends.The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Webb Sledge, Dr. Elquis Castillo, Sharon Garmany and the staff of the seventh floor at Riverview Regional Medical Center, and Tyler Pence and Brandy Parker with Amedisys Hospice.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Riddles Bend Baptist Church.Online condolences may be made at www.collier-butler.com.