Patricia Joye Carter, age 82 of Unionville, MO passed away at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville on Monday, October 14, 2024.
Patricia was born on January 9, 1942, in Birmingham, AL the daughter of Winfred and Lydia (MacGuire) Edwards. She was raised in Georgia and following graduation attended West Georgia College, earning her degree in Education. Patricia was united in marriage to Russell Carter in College Park, GA on July 2, 1965. The couple lived in Georgia, Tennessee, Michigan and later settled in Unionville, MO where they operated Putnam County Manufacturing from 1990 until they retired. They loved traveling and enjoyed spending their winters in the southern states. Patricia also enjoyed reading, golfing, playing bridge and gardening. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Unionville.
Patricia is survived by her husband Russell Carter of Unionville, MO; her son Dean Carter, his wife Cindi, and their daughter Elise of Kansas City, MO; and her son Ryan Carter of Rochester Hills, MI; her brother Ray Edwards and his wife Betty of Athens, GA; and her sisters Linda Otwell and her husband George, Sandra Holcomb, and Nancy Bach and her husband Jake, all of Marysville, TN; her brothers-in-law Curtis Carter and his wife Jean of Milwaukee, WI, and Mike Bowes of Knoxville, IA; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister-in-law Sandy Bowes.
A private family burial will take place at the Oakland Cemetery in Moulton, IA.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be given in her name to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund for Alzheimer’s Research (www.CureALZ.org).
Casady Luscan Funeral Solutions is honored to care for and minister to the Carter family at this time.
