Shirley G. Carter

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February 3, 1945 ~ January 31, 2016

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Shirley G. Carter, 70 of Mooresville passed away January 31, 2016 at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Mooresville. She was born February 3, 1945 in St. Charles, Virginia to the late Fred and Anna Ruth (Robinson) Rutherford. On September 21, 1963 Shirley was united in marriage to her loving husband, Earl Carter; he survives.

Shirley was a member of First Baptist Church in St. Charles, Virginia. A homemaker for most of her life, she also enjoyed babysitting many children in and around Mooresville. In her later years, she enjoyed babysitting for her two grandchildren. A loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother she will missed by her family and friends.

Along with her parents, Shirley was also preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Rutherford.

Other survivors include her two sons, Earl Carter, Jr. of Mooresville and George Carter (Wife: Angie) of Mooresville; her brother, Donald Gene Rutherford of Virginia; five sisters, Betty Sue Young, Phyllis Jane Wells, Linda Kay Wilson, Nancy Louise Reynolds and Patty Bryson all of Virginia and her two grandchildren, Joey Carter and Autumn Carter.

Family and friends will gather for visitation from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3 in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at Mooresville Cemetery. You are invited to visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may sign the online guest registry and leave a personal message for Shirley’s family.

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  3. I just learned of Shirley ‘ passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I know she will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies to all the Carter family. I will keep you in my prayers. God bless. Larry Carter

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  4. I want to express my deepest sympathy in this time of such great loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Brenda Martin Jones

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  5. We want to extend our deepest sympathy at this time of such great sorrow. We will keep you all in our prayers. Eric and JoAnn (Martin) Capps

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  6. My deepest sympathy goes to the entire family.Haven’t seen Shirley for many years, but she was a wonderful person.

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  9. My prayers go out to the entire Carter family. May the Lord watch over you during your time of grieving. Dorothy Stapleton Parsons

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  11. Shirley will be missed by everyone. She was a very special lady! Our hearts and prayers to Earl, Jr and Autumn, George , Angie, and Joey! From The Gibbs Family

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  16. Earl we hated to hear about Shirley passing we pray god will strengthen uplift & encourage all the family during this very difficult time God bless all the family & guide you through this love to all the family & God bless all love Alvin & Phyllis Isom

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  22. Lost for words I really loved my sister God has a good angel in Heaven…Love Linda Rutherford (Wilson}

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  24. Rest in peace my dear sister we’ll be together someday until then enjoy being with our God , Mom ,Dad ,and Brother Joe. You’ll always be inside my heart. I love you so very much. Your baby sister Pattie-

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  25. I am so sorry for the loss all of you are going through. May God give you each peace and comfort in your time of need. The video was beautiful.

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  26. So sorry to hear of your loss! Our prayers are with your family during this great loss.Pat and Lib Coyne

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  27. Earl I’m sorry for your loss, praying for your family . I live close to your brother . I live at 207 locust lane,mooresville. Stop by anytime, would love to talk,and visit. Your friend, Danny Turpin

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