Myrtle Emerson Carter

Myrtle Emerson (Parker) Carter, 73 of Big Point passed away April 20, 2008 in Mobile, AL. She was born August 31, 1934 in George County, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents Ivey Emerson and Isabell (Bell) Parker Emerson; grandparents Willey Parker and Martha (McInnis) Parker of Agricola, MS who raised her from birth; her twin sister Margaret Emerson (Parker) Baxter. Also, an uncle Mack Parker of Kingsville, TX; an aunt Myrtle Emerson of Harleston, MS who lived with her for several years. She is survived by her husband William Manuel Carter of Big Point; two daughters Carol Carter (Allen) Elmore of Harleston, Cheryl Ann Carter (Cecil) Miller of Dallas, TX; a son William Levis (Rita) Carter of Agricola, MS; two half sisters Janice Mason of Harleston and Patsy Ruth (Bobby) Broadway of Mobile, AL; a half brother, Gilbert (Freda) Emerson of Escatawpa; six grandchildren Nicholas (Kristy ) Elmore, Susan Elmore( Bud) Stewart, Christie Elmore, Devin Blake Carter, Haley Danielle Carter and Austin William Miller, two step grandchildren, Darren and Sean Spears, two great grandchildren Cole Bryant Stewart and Kenley Paige Stewart; an uncle Claude (Wylene) Parker of McComb, MS; an aunt Mary Alice Parker Trehern of Escatawpa, we were raised up as sisters. An aunt Agnes Parker of Kingsville, TX. She has been a faithful member of Big Point United Methodist Church for 50 years. She was treasurer of the church for 19 years. He is so faithful in his promises. She learned at an early age to "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, an He shall direct thy paths." Prov. 3:5-6. Casting all your cares upon Him for he careth for you. I Peter 5:7 "But my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Jesus Christ" Phil 4:19. She also sang in the choir. She loved music and singing God's messages praying it would touch others and their lives would be changed. Her life was changed by reading the words of a song "Have Thine Own Way Lord" and she gave her life over to God to do with it whatever His will was. She has held fast to this promises knowing that one day God would be calling her home to be with Him in heaven. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 23rd from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Holder-Wells Funeral Home in Moss Point, MS. Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 24th at Big Point United Methodist Church with Rev. Kevin Bradley, Dr. Bryce Evans and Dr. Charlotte Mansfield officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to service time. Interment will be at Agricola Cemetery. Arrangements by Holder-Wells Funeral Home, Moss Point, MS family owned and operated.

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Myrtle Emerson Carter

August 31, 1934 - April 20, 2008