Jennifer Joyce Carter

~Ms. Jennifer Joyce Carter~

October 5, 1952 ~ December 27, 2022

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, 

and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear 

from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

~2 Chronicles 7:14~

Jennifer was born October 5,1952  to the late Elzy Carter and Willie Mae Carter in New Orleans, Louisiana. She attended Utica High School in Utica Ms. She worked for Procter & Gamble in sales and distribution, and continued on as a homemaker afterwards. She had a passion for sports. She enjoyed cheering on her favorite teams as she watched them on television. From the New Orleans Saints to the Texas Rangers she never missed a game. She also enjoyed reading daily devotional scriptures, cooking her favorite dishes, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family. 

Her light will continue to shine in the memories cherished by her children. She leaves to cherish in her memory three sons and 3 daughters. Yolanda Bishop (Utica MS), Eric “ Candace” Carter (Tickfaw La), Cathy Carter (Jackson MS) , Anthony “ Porsha” Carter (Hammond La),  Kawon “ Jowanna” Carter (Ponchatoula La), and Tiea “Derek” Warner (Brandon MS), and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elzy and Willie Mae Carter (Tangipahoa La), one brother Elzy Carter Jr.(Ponchatoula La), and one sister, Catherine Mae Davis (Ponchatoula La).