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Friday, October 11, 2024
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Sara Francis Spalding Carter, 80, passed away on September 29, 2024 in Plainview. A memorial graveside service will be held in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley, Texas on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.
Sara was born on September 27, 1944 in Clarendon, Texas to Alfred B. and Eloise (Leach) Spalding. She grew up in Hedley, Texas where she graduated from High School in 1962. She married Gary Carter on May 25, 1977 in Clayton, New Mexico. She worked for Clayton Cattle Feeders as a bookkeeper for 30 years before retiring. She enjoyed following her children and grandchildren to their activities including sporting events and livestock showing. She also enjoyed playing card games with her family and loved planning our yearly ski trips to Red River and Angel Fire. She loved spending time with her family. She lived for making sure others were taken care of! She was a long-time member of the Clayton Methodist Church and she was also a member of P.E.O.
Sara was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Carter; parents, Alfred and Eloise Spalding; sister, Martha Lowe; and her mother-in-law, Martha Jean Carter.
She is survived by her son, Darrell Messer and wife Lori of Gruver; two daughters, Deana Crump of Clarendon, Lisa Vaughn and husband Travis of Petersburg; sister, Kathleen Pixley of Grove, OK; seven grandchildren, Matt Messer, Miles Messer, Mike Crump, Chris Crump, Ky Vaughn, Kenlee Vaughn, Kale Vaughn; and fourteen great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to the charity of your choice in memory of Sara Carter.
Friday, October 11, 2024
2:00 - 3:00 pm (Central time)
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