Vera Maxine Carter
Private family graveside at South Colon Cemetery. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.
Vera Maxine Carter age 84 of Colon passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the Laurels of Coldwater.
Vera was born on June 11, 1935 in Colon, a daughter of the late Enoch and Juanita (Danbury) Ware.
Vera lived in the Colon area most of her life, and attended Union City High School.
On May 22, 1960 Vera married Robert LeRoy Carter in Sherwood, Michigan. LeRoy would precede her in death on August 13, 1990.
Vera worked for Berrien County Hospice, and the St. Joseph County Commission on Aging.
Vera is survived by three children; Shirley G. Williams of Colon, Annette L. (Mark) Olmsted of Sturgis and Rodney L. Carter of Colon, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, and a sister Arlene J. Inman.
Besides her parents and her husband Robert Vera was preceded in death by a son Enoch Carter, a great granddaughter Mckenzie Schrock, and a sister Lola L. Bissett.
There will be a private graveside service at South Colon Cemetery with a memorial service to be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be left for the family at Schipperfuneralhome.com.
March 26, 2020 @ 4:21 am
Sorry for your loss I know how much she was love love you guys love Betty and Wayne Bolton
March 26, 2020 @ 8:11 pm
I’m very sad today Vera was a beautiful soul . So loving and loved to make people laugh and always made you feel welcome no matter who you are. I have wonderful childhood memories of her with my Grandparents at the lake . She gave big hugs and kisses. I know she’s up there with all our family happy and healthy . Condolences to the Family . RIP Vera ????
March 26, 2020 @ 11:00 pm
Omg so sorry for the loss of my cousin Vera she always had a smile for me and everyone she came across!! RIP Vera ??❤️??
March 28, 2020 @ 3:43 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with Vera’s family at this time of your loss.
We remember good times & picnics back at the lake with Uncle Enoch & Aunt Juanita, and of course all the kids.
Vera was always happy to greet and talk with you. God bless.