Mary Alice Nave Carter, mother, friend, encourager, comforter, age 85, passed away peacefully Monday, December 19, 2016, at Lakeland Nursing and Rehab, following several years of struggle with Lewey Bodies Dementia. Mary Alice had resided at Lakeland since September 2015, and previously had resided at The Blake at Township in Ridgeland.
Mary was born May 24, 1931, in Mileston, MS, to Audy Estel and Bertha Olive Weaver Nave. Mary and her parents were charter members of the Yazoo City Church of Christ with many church services held in the Naves’ home. The youngest of four children, Mary lived most of her formative years in Yazoo City where her fondest memories were endearing friendships with the Caldwell family.
While attending Yazoo City High School, Mary met Bill Wilson, her first husband and father to their nine children. Educated in bookkeeping, Mary worked in the family business and later for Sunflower Stores. In 1989, Mary married Sam Carter enjoying many years of travel and mutual friendships. Mary Alice, a devoted mother, was talented in art and music. She was known for her skill with sewing and her countless crocheted pieces made for friends and family.
Survivors include daughters, Shelia (William) Coody of Broken Arrow, OK; Danita Brown of Yazoo City; Angela (Lynn) Knight of Benton; Lynette VanCleave of Yazoo City; and Lynelle Davis of Yazoo City. Surviving sons include Audy Wilson of Ponchatoula, LA; Neal (Linda) Wilson of Pine Grove, LA; and 18 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Mary Alice was preceded in death by her first husband, Bill Wilson, Jr.; her second husband, Samuel N. Carter; her sons, Randy Wilson and Alan Wilson.
Services were held at Stricklin-King Funeral home Chapel Wednesday, December 21, with Bro. Steven Carter officiating and internment in Fletchers Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bill Coody, Jr.; Jason Wilson; Marico Crozier, Jr.; Dewayne Wilson; Steven Wilson; Fredrick VanCleave; Nicholas Bennett; Samuel Smith.
