Loretta Carter
Funeral services for Loretta Carter, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 17, 2014, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Loretta passed from this life to be with her heavenly father October 14, 2014 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born at Hardy, Arkansas on September 27, 1944, the youngest of six children, to Lonnie and Pearl Wicker Baldridge. Loretta was raised a member of the Church of Christ and was baptized as a child of God, she was an angel on earth and had a deep sense of faith and is now rejoicing in Heaven with all of God’s Angels.
Loretta was married in 1967 to Norman Blake Dickison who preceded her in death March 19, 1975 and to this union, two children were born, Diana J. Acklin and Linda Armstrong. In 1976, Loretta met and in 1987 married her soul mate, Ross Lee Carter, who preceded her in death December 18, 1998 and to this union one child was born, Joanna Brown, completing their family of devoted daughters.
Loretta was a resident of West Plains for forty-seven years and was an expert self- employed seamstress. She also worked for many establishments in West Plains including Luna’s Dry Cleaners and Murrell’s Dry Cleaners as well as working in the fabric department at Walmart for some time. In her later years, she was employed as a caregiver and enjoyed working and caring for people. She had a huge heart and cared deeply for the elderly people she worked with, she developed strong bonds and mourned each passing. Loretta was a loving mother and grandmother to all of her children and made many sacrifices. She is deeply loved by her family and friends who knew her.
Loretta is survived by her three daughters, Diana Acklin, husband, Mike, West Plains, Linda Armstrong, husband, Nick, Ava, Missouri and Joanna Brown, special friend, Mark Lowe, West Plains; her beloved grandchildren, Fraley Boss, husband, Jay, Ozark, Missouri, Jordan Owens, Valparaisa, Florida, Emily Stirn, husband, Mike, Layla Acklin, fiancé, Kennith Collins, Shelby Acklin, Poppy and Daisy McKinney, all of West Plains and Elijah Romans, Brandsville, Missouri; three great-granddaughters, Klover and Makyna Boss and Rayne Collins; and several special nieces and nephews.
Her parents, husbands, three brothers, Edward Baldridge, V.L. Baldridge and Ernie Baldridge, one sister, Maggie Overman and one infant sister, Marlene Baldridge, precede her in deat
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Bass Chapel Cemetery, Strafford, Missouri at 2:00 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ruby Baldridge and Sherie Ellis
October 14, 2014 @ 7:34 pm
Our hearts are heavy knowing Aunt Loretta is gone and share in the sorrow you kids are going through. We pray that God will wrap his arms around each of you and comfort you in the days ahead. Love, Sherie and Aunt Ruby
Russell, Melinda, and Cody Baldridge
October 15, 2014 @ 1:32 pm
We are so saddened by the passing of Aunt Loretta, but are forever grateful for the time we have gotten to spend with her in the past few weeks. Even though I (Melinda) only got to meet her and visit with her one time, I felt like I had known her my entire life, she was so kind and had some wise advice for me that I will carry and remember forever. Russell loved her so deeply and is so thankful for the time he had with her also, and she will live in our hearts forever. Cody is also thankful he got to know her and will always remember her. You are in our prayers, and we pray God will give you the peace and comfort you need for the days to come. Love, Russell, Melinda, and Cody
Patricia Owens
October 15, 2014 @ 7:27 pm
Aunt Loretta was a big part of us girls childhood and very loved by her sister Maggie. Me and Diana just had a talk about this a few weeks ago how crazy mom and Aunt Loretta was about each other I have always thought about her being without her sister. Her and mom were just alike. They both were Beautiful women and very strong women. Aunt Retta’s girls and my moms girls have been so lucky to have Aunt Retta . I know their wings are beautiful. She will be deeply missed. Diana, Linda, Joanna we love you girls and are praying for ya’ll. May God give you the strength and peace you need. Love ya’ll Debbie, Marsha, Trish and Sandy
Keith and Julia (Baldridge) Mincemoyer
October 16, 2014 @ 1:07 pm
Our prayers are with your family. I know this is so hard, but take comfort in knowing that she suffers no more. I wish I could have visited with her but as you know my husband has cancer and I need to be with him. Keith is in the hospital now. I will pray that God will take each of you in his comforting arms and shield you from the sorrow of loss always. Love to all, Keith and Julia
Diana Acklin
October 16, 2014 @ 10:07 pm
Julia,
Julia,
My mama would not have wanted you to leave Keith, she only wanted you all to know how much she has always loved you and Barbara and Jim. She told me specifically to tell you all that. My husband has cancer as well, although by God’s grace he is stable at this time. We are praying for Keith every day and we will be fine, thank you for your prayers. I would not have wanted my mama to endure even one more day of pain and suffering. She is so beautiful and has always been ready to go home to her savior. I could not be selfish, as hard as it is, and wish for her to remain here. Love to you as well, I am so sorry for what you are going through. It is so hard to watch a loved one suffer….. Diana and family.
Joanna Brown
February 17, 2015 @ 8:37 am
I dream about my mama nearly every night. She took amazing care of my two small daughters, and was a very loving, talented, and missed so much. Love you my sweet Mama.