Rosie Mae Carter

Mrs. Rosie Carter was born on September 5th, 1942, to the late Ophelia Smith and Chandler Johnson, in Minter City, Mississippi.
Rosie accepted Christ at an early age, at Saint Peters Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend Dixon.
Rosie enjoyed cooking, crocheting, quilting and going to church.
Rosie migrated to Chicago in early 60s where she began her employment at Ace Book Bindery, Inc. Retiring in 2005.
Rosie joined Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in the late 70s. Under the leadership of Elder W. E. Whitehead.
Rosie served as an usher for many years. She later became youth supervisor, maintaining over 20 plus children. She also worked in the kitchen, cooking, and serving greeting guests.
Rosie loved helping the elderly and helping care for multiple children.
Rosie later moved to Joliet, IL, where she joined hands in holy matrimony with the late Willie Carter in the late 80’s. She attended St. John Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Herbert Brooks until her health failed.
Rosie was preceded in death but united with her parents-Chandler Johnson and Ophelia Smith, brothers Henry Smith, Stanley Smith, Andrew Smith, and Terry Smith.
Rosie leaves to cherish her memories of her siblings Willie (Martha) Smith Gary Indiana, Mardena Nance, Jerry Smith, Mary Smith, Chicago IL, Chandler Johnson and Ruby Johnson Memphis Tennessee. Five sisters-in-laws, three brothers-in-laws. A host of nieces, and nephews. Other relatives and friends.