Ethel L. Carter
Ethel L. Carter, age 100, passed away at noon, Sunday, June 24, 2012, at DeWolfe House in Marion. She was born June 8, 1912 in Montgomery Township to the late Ira A. and Mertie L. (Moore) Carter.
Ethel was a lifelong resident of LaRue and was a member of the LaRue United Methodist Church for more than 60 years serving on various committees, as a trustee and church books auditor.
She graduated from LaRue High School in 1930. She worked for 32 years as the bookkeeper at the F. J. Laubis & Son Grain Elevator in LaRue during which time she served as Deputy Registrar of Motor Vehicles for several terms. She then worked for 11½ years at L & K Enterprises in the accounts payable department retiring at the end of 1977.
Ethel was a member of the Gleaners Club, the Happie Tyme Club, and past member of the Zenith Temple-Pythian Sisters, LaRue Business Women’s Association, 20th Century Club, and LaRue Homemaker’s Club. Her hobbies were sewing, knitting, playing piano and she loved her church.
She is predeceased by a sister Catherine W. Wright, two Brothers Harry E. Carter and Robert W. Carter and a niece Betty L. Rizor. She is survived by nieces and nephews, Margie Gamble of Richwood, Mary Ann (Larry) Paszek of Reston, VA, David B. (Dorothy) Carter of Troy, Phillip L. (Yvonne) Carter of Lansing, MI, Tom (Mindy) Carter of Columbus, Nancy Watson of Columbus, Stephen L. (Jill) McGuire of Waldo, and Charlotte (Kenneth) Postell of Marion.
The family will greet friends on Friday, June 29, 2012, at the LaRue United Methodist Church from Noon to 2:00 PM. Funeral Services conducted by the Rev. Edward W. Fugate will immediately follow the visitation. Burial will be in the Price Cemetery. The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue is helping the family with arrangements.
Those who wish may make contributions to the LaRue United Methodist Church
166 N. High St. LaRue, Ohio 43332.
Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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