Verla “June” Carter, 82, Mulkeytown, IL, passed away Nov. 6, 2014 at Manor Court, in Carbondale.
She was born June 13, 1932 in Mulkeytown, the daughter of Harry Furlow and Marie (Rentfro) Furlow.
June married William F. Carter on July 14, 1951 and he preceded her in death on January 28, 2009.
She was a seamstress and was a member of the Du Quoin Ladies Auxiliary No. 513. She was of the Baptist faith.
June is survived by her children Phyllis (Ted) Goforth, of Mulkeytown and Tom (Debbie) Carter, of Sesser, IL; grandchildren Amanda and Ira Jack, Chad Goforth and Sherry Risley, Todd and Christy Goforth and Siara Carter; great-grandchildren Rebecca Homan, Tristan Jack, Evan Goforth and Emma Goforth; one brother, Charles “Bud” Furlow, of Pinckneyville, IL. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and a special friend, Norma Gulley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and five brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, 2014 at Gilbert Funeral Home, in Christopher, IL with the Rev. Ron Keller officiating. Visitation will from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
For more information visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
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