Wynonia “Johnnie” Carter

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After a lengthy struggle to stay with us, Mom took God’s hand and went home on Thursday morning October 8, 2015 at Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper, IN. She was 88 years old. Wynonia “Johnnie” Carter was born December 29, 1926 to Carl and Essie Stephens who preceded her in death along with her siblings Rev. Orien Stephens, Loyd Stephens, and Vaunda Doughty. Also preceding her in death was her beloved husband John J. Carter whom she was married to for 54 years. Johnnie was a homemaker who helped her husband on their family farm in Bowman, IN for many years. She was a very loving person and a Christian. Mom was known for her blue eyes and big smile as she won the hearts of many who met her. Her strength was unbelievable as she continued to amaze her doctors, nurses, and family while trying to recover from multiple obstacles. Johnnie loved cooking, working outside, and her family. She will be forever in our hearts and greatly missed by her family. Surviving her are her children: son Steven (Luzell) Carter of Petersburg, IN; daughters, Brenda (Max) Barrett of Petersburg, IN, Cathy (Dave) Nugent of Tell City, IN, and Sally (Larry) Readle of Channahon, IL. Also surviving are her ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Visitation will be at Harris Funeral Home in Petersburg, IN on Sunday October 11, 2015 from 3 P.M. to 7 P.M. Funeral services will be held Monday October 12, 2015 at 11 A.M. at the funeral home with burial at Williams Cemetery in Bowman, IN.