Virginia A. Carter, 89, of Johnson City, died Monday, January 30, 2012, at her residence following an extended illness.
A native of Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Drew G. and Cora Currington Cotton. Mrs. Carter was a member of Sinking Creek Baptist Church. She was a devoted Christian whose faith was a huge part of her life.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude E. Carter; a son, Michael Todd Carter; a grandson, Wesley Dale Hambrick; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include two daughters, Claudette Hambrick and husband, Eddie, Johnson City, and Catherine Gouge, of the home; five grandchildren, Julie Collins and husband, Michael, Troy Gouge Jr. and wife, Lisa, Aaron Gouge and wife, Ann, Scott Gouge and wife, Karen, and Heather Leann Carter; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Harold Dean Cotton and wife, Marie, of North Carolina. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside service for Virginia A. Carter will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 2, 2012, in Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Reece Harris officiating. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:50 A.M.
Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the American Cancer Society, â„… Lou Cooter, 415 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643.
Online condolences may be sent to the family and viewed by visiting our website at www.hathawaypercy.com.
Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the Carter family. Office: (423) 543-5544
