Mrs. Carter was born February 17, 1930, to the parents of Bennie Bates and Arilla Triplett Bates in Winston County Mississippi.
She was preceded in death by her; grandchildren, Pastor Andre Hickman and, Teresa Taylor; parents, Bennie and Arilla Bates; siblings, Roosevelt Bates, Ergie B. Haynes, Lee Kinard Triplett, Oscar D. Bates, Maggie Moore and Joseph Bates.
She is survived by her children, Nola Taylor (Charles), Mae Hannah (Tommy); 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and family.