Mabel Carter (Nee Merriman)

Mabel Carter nee Merriman, 91, of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 2:20 a.m. at Union County Hospital in Anna.

She was born on Oct. 27, 1929, in Union County, the daughter of Clifton and Jenny Caraker Merriman.  

She married George Wendell Carter on Dec. 27, 1947.  He preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 2009.

She was a member of  the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Murphysboro.  She enjoyed embroidery, crocheting and tatting.

Survivors include her daughter, Kathy (Rick) Glasco of Chaffee, Mo.; a special friend, Joyce Rendleman of Jonesboro; a sister-in-law, Suzanna (Bob) Kessler of Anna; a brother-in-law, Gordon Carter of California; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Jenny Merriman; a brother, Fred Merriman; a sister, Glenna Griffith; and two brothers-in-law, Donald Carter and Maxwell Carter.

Funeral services were held at Crain Funeral Home in Anna on Friday, May 14, at noon. Burial followed in McGinnis Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to McGinnis Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro was in charge of arrangements.  

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