Mrs. Gertrude Brown Carter, 95, of Hiawassee, formerly of Gainesville, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at the Chatuge Medical Center in Hiawassee. A native of Hall County, Mrs. Carter was the daughter of the late Wallace Minor and Frances Conley Brown. She was a homemaker and a member of the Hiawassee United Methodist Church. Before moving to Hiawassee after the death of her husband, Mr. H. Cecil Carter, Mrs. Carter was a member of the Gainesville First United Methodist Church. She was very active in the women's group there. A graduate of Brenau College, Mrs. Carter enjoyed her hobbies of needlework and bridge. Her greatest loves were her husband and family. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Neal and Gloria Carter, York, Pa.; Conley and Jane Carter, Hiawassee; daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Wayne Buchanan, Hiawassee; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at the Alta Vista Cemetery. The Rev. Jim Blair will officiate. The family will receive friends at Mason & Ward Funeral Home, 1190 McEver Road from 11:15 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 10, 2007. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to the Hiawassee United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 609, Hiawassee, GA 30546. Online condolences may be sent to the family at masonandwardfu neralhomeandcremation.com Mason & Ward Funeral Home, Gainesville