Obituary of Mary-J. Carter

Mary J. Carter, age 81, of Crystal River, passed away Aug. 7, 2012, at her home. She was born on March 30, 1931, in Belvedere, Ill., to Thomas P. and Regina (McGonigle) Higgins. Mary moved to Citrus County 23 years ago from Rockford, Ill. She was a retired corporate secretary and a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church in Crystal River. Other memberships include News & Views, Choristers, and past president of Arbor Court.In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her sisters, Audrey Higgins and Margaret Keegan, and her cousins, Bill McGonigle and Bill Higgins.She is survived by her husband, William E. Carter; one son, William T. and his wife Sharon Carter; and one granddaughter, Madailein Moriah Carter - "Maddie."Private cremation will take place under the direction of Brown Funeral Home and Crematory in Lecanto, Fla.Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at the Brown Funeral Home in Lecanto.