Lois G. (Deckard) Carter

BLOOMINGTON

Lois G. (Deckard) Carter, age 95, of Bloomington, Indiana, entered eternal life to be with her Father on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, at IU Health Hospice House in Bloomington.

She was born on Oct. 4, 1924, in Brown County to Raleigh and Mary “Bessie” (Woods) Deckard.

Lois went to the Deckard one-room school house and then graduated from Nashville High School in 1943. She taught Sunday School at the New Paynetown Pentecostal Church for over 12 years, and was the Sunday School superintendent for over five years. Lois enjoyed quilting and crocheting, was an avid reader, and was the family historian and genealogist.

Lois is survived by her son, Lowell Carter (Brenda); grandchildren, Kelly Goode and Mark Carter; son, Dale Carter (Susan); grandchildren, Jason Carter, Joshua Downes and Jacqueline Carter; daughters, Shirley Carter (Bill Sylvester), Sharon Carter and Rose Butcher (John); grandchild, McKenzie Goodman; daughter Mary Koontz (Jim); grandchildren, Ryan and Keith Koontz; son, Roy Carter; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband of almost 62 years, Dean Carter; parents; grandson, Robbie Carter; and siblings, Annalee, Marion, Wayne, Martha and Harris.

Visitation was to be from 4 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 at The Funeral Chapel of Powell and Deckard, 3000 E. Third St., Bloomington. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at The Funeral Chapel, with burial to follow at Clear Creek Cemetery in Bloomington. Rev. Cheryl Crum will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to the New Paynetown Pentecostal Church.

Memories of Lois and online condolences may be shared at www.thefuneralchapel.net.