Elva Dee Carter, age 94, of Beech Grove, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 21, 1923 in Howe, Texas to Phillip and Jettie Rich (Johnson). She was a member of Southwood Baptist Church in Beech Grove, Indiana. She enjoyed traveling, playing bridge, doing crossword puzzles and was an avid bowler. She retired from Jones Chemical after 23 years of service.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Humphress of Campbellsville, KY, son, Mike Carter (Linda), daughter, Donna Diehl (Thomas) and son, Tom Carter (Kelly), 8 grandchildren, 11 great grand children and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Rich of San Antonio, TX and her sister, Alma Swan of Toledo, OH.
Visitation will be on Monday, April 16, 2018 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, IN. Funeral services will immediately follow. She will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to United Cerebral Palsy or Children’s Thera-play in Carmel, IN.
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Visitation
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5141 Madison Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46227
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Apr
5141 Madison Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46227
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1977 S. State Road 135
Greenwood, Indiana 46143
