Olive Carter Obituary

Olive Marie Carter, 92, of Smyrna, Tennessee (formerly of Marion, Indiana), passed away at 10:02 pm on Friday, January 7, 2022, at Community Care of Rutherford County in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, April 16, 1929, to Harry and Irene (Hileman) Shull. She was married to Alvis Standifer Carter, who preceded her in death.

Olive attended Martin Boots school and retired from Wagner Industry in Wabash after many years. She was a former member of Sunnycrest Baptist Church and Grace Community Church, both in Marion. Upon passing, Olive was a member of True Vine Baptist Church in Smyrna, Tennessee. She was also a member of Eagles Lodge 227. Olive enjoyed reading her Bible daily, crocheting, and doing word search puzzles. She also loved playing shuffleboard.

Survivors include her children, Mary (late Ray) Brooks of Murfreesboro, TN, Joyce (late John) Harland of Paducah, KY, and Cordie Lee Sinclair of Smyrna, TN; daughter-in-law, Becky Carter of Gainsborough, TN; son-in-law, Mike Scholes of Smyrna, TN; son-in-law, Ralph Harris of Marion; and numerous grandchildren, great- and great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; children, John (Becky) Carter, Susie (Mike) Scholes, Elaine (son-in-law, Ralph) Harris, and Cheyenne (Carolyn) Carter; five sisters; and three brothers.

The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.

Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Olive's life will begin at 1:00 pm with Pastor Tom Mansbarger officiating. Burial will take place at Grant Memorial Park.

Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.