Mrs. Ethel Carter Emerson

December 22, 1933 - February 9, 2021

Obituary Ethel Carter Emerson was born on December 22, 1933, in Lake Providence, LA, to the late Willie and Lucy Carter. She departed this life on February 9, 2021. Ethel accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She served faithfully throughout her years, including recently serving on the China Grove Usher Board. Ethel enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and was deeply loved by all who knew her. Community involvement was one of the keys to Ethel's personality as she was quite active. She retired from East Carroll Parish School System. Ethel leaves to cherish her memories: her daughter, Gloria Campbell (Dennis) of Fort Wayne, IN; three sons, Terry Carter (Rosie) of Dallas, TX, Freddie Carter (Gloria) of Lake Providence, LA, and Dexter Burns of IN; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends; and caregivers, Nettie Hopkins, Linda Martin, Terri Newsome, and Freddie Carter. Ethel was preceded in death by: her parents, Willie and Lucy Carter; husband, Willie Emerson; daughter, Dianna; brother, Jerry Carter; six sisters, Leam Carter Dent, Artelia Carter, Rosie Edgar Georgia Carter, Edna Carter Nelson, and Willie Teen Carter; and granddaughter, Destiny Wells. God saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. He gently closed those loving eyes and whispered, "Peace Be Thine.” The weary hours, the days of pain, the sleepless nights have passed. The ever patient, worn out frame of our clear Mother, our dear grandmother, our dear aunt... has found sweet rest at last. She tried to fully embrace life and was a very caring person. She was generous to everyone who would accept her advice and loving care. Ethel Mae loved family, and this made her most happy. She will be missed beyond words by family and friends. Heaven has a mothering angel who is ready to work