Grace Carter: Share Something About this Amazing Woman

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Share Something About this Amazing Woman

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What can you tell us about some of Grace's favorite things? what does she love? This can include events, places, people, or things? Anything really. She loves so much. What's her favorite movie? songs? things to do? decorating tips? How many walls must be removed before she's determined the space has enough space and the right look? Favorite celebrity? Comedians? world leaders? leaders in faith?

List those here, and we'll make use of them in developing this heartfelt tribute.

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ShannonApril 22, 2009 at 4:07 PM
A few Daddy and I generated together. . .

Favorite Movies: Gone with the Wind,

Favorite TV Shows: Dancing with the Stars

Loves Momma Mia, Hello Dolly

Favorite comedian: Carol Burnett,
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Tribute to Grace Carter

Grace Carter was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on November 28, 1920. From the moment she arrived, she spread joy and love whereever she went. To her two younger brothers. Her parents. Her extended family. Her always vast circle of friends. She danced. She traveled. She graduated in 1938, then went to University of Minnesota to study art. Didn't like being told what art should be. Went to cosmetology school instead. Graduated again. Danced. Laughed. And traveled some more.

In 1945, she brought that love to Corpus Christi, Texas. Married Alton L. Carter, a native South Texan then serving in the Navy. Together they built a very happy life: seven children (Therese Ann, John, Sharon, Kathy, Joanne, Jean, and Joe), 20 grandchildren, dozens more great grandchildren. Friends and family too numerous to count. So many friends. So many parties. So much love.

Grace traveled the world several times. She brought her powerfully unique style to homes across the country--her own and those of the many family and friends grateful for the decorating advice she so readily and persistently offered. Home decorator. Fashion designer. Party planner. Matchmaker. Mother. Grandmother. Great grandmother. Best friend. Confidant. Adviser. Intellectual (though she always hated school, Grace has always been one of the smartest people we've ever met. During many family tournaments of Trivial Pursuit, everyone fights to get Grace on their team).

She touched everyone she met, with her quick wit, always positive outlook, incredible charm, deep love, and persistent faith. No one who ever met her can possibly ever forget her. No one who has ever met her can help but love her. Adore her. Cherish her.

Never a shrinking violet, Grace taught us the importance of strength and love.

She taught us to enjoy life but to take life seriously. She taught us to think for ourselves but always think of others. She taught us to reach out to those in need. To help. To support. To take risks. To be creative.

She loved us. She laughed with us. She cared for us. She danced. She sang.

She taught us that people matter. Always. And faith matters. Always.

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Grace matters. Always.

Grace Carter

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

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