CARTER
Ruth Laubenthal Carter, 88, a native of Decatur, and a resident of Montrose, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2012.
She was always a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her spirit of love was an inspiration to all who knew her.
Ms. Carter was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Claude I. Carter.
She is survived by her three daughters and one son, Connie Carter (Jim) Hayes of Stuart, Fla., Ann Carter (John) Hawkins of Gretna, NE, Theresa Carter (David) Jellenc, Michael Claude (Debbie) Carter, all of Montrose; 15 grandchildren, one great grandchild, many other relatives and friends.
The family would like to thank Irene Bryant for her many years of loving service to the Carter Family. Special thanks also to Marni, Wanda, Kuwandra, Dawn, Erin, Gladys, and her other caregivers, as well as the staff at Robertsdale Healthcare Center.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Jan. 28, 2012 at Christ the King Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Covenant Hospice, 1040 Stanton Road., Suite-D; Daphne, AL. 36526
Interment followed in Montrose Cemetery.
Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes, Fairhope.
