Sandra M. Carter, 82, passed away on January 19, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sandra was born in McCracken County on April 1, 1938 in her home on Farley Place, to the late Elvis and Minnie Fike Peck. Sandra spent her childhood and early adulthood in Paducah. She and her family later moved to North Little Rock, Arkansas where she raised her children and played the role of a second mom to the neighborhood kids. Her greatest pride and joy came from the successes of her children and grandchildren.
Sandra also enjoyed playing Bridge with friends, traveling to the beach and cooking for her beloved family. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
Sandra is survived by two sons, Chris Carter and wife, Cindy of Destin, Florida, Tim Carter and wife, Cheri, of Frisco, Texas; one daughter, Beth Carter of Atlanta, Georgia; three grandchildren, Brandon Carter (Mandy), Ashley Dietz (Stephen), Kristen Carter and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Geneva Benefiel.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Susan Engle officiating. Burial will follow the service at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the American Red Cross or their favorite charity in Sandra’s name.
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