ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH HOMEGOING CELEBRATION Warrenville, South Carolina Friday, July 10, 2020 11:00 A.M. Reverend Curtis Blocker, Residing Pastor St. John Missionary Baptist Church Reverend Herman Bing, Officiating Pastor Carpentersville Baptist Church Loree Thomas Carter peacefully answered the call to her heavenly home on July 2, 2020, surrounded in love by her family singing and praising the Lord. Loree, affectionately known as "Muggie," was born in McBean, Georgia on June 10, 1941, to Jessie Mack Thomas and Willie Morgan Thomas. She was the last surviving child of her immediate family. Loree was educated in the Richmond County School System, where she attended Lucy C. Laney High School, class of 1959. During her time there, she played basketball, her favorite sport. Loree was baptized at a young age by Rev. M. E. Turner in 1952 at Palmer Grove Baptist Church. She served for many years in the Mary Walker Choir, the G & W Club, and as a Missionary. Loree later joined Carpentersville Baptist Church, faithfully singing with the Mass Choir and Thomas Brown Senior Choir. She was also a member of Partners for the Pastor until her health failed. She loved the Lord and knew her purpose on Earth was to serve to uplift His kingdom. As an example of her love and commitment to family first, Loree gave birth to her first child Tyrone Bernard Thomas. She was united into holy matrimony on December 27, 1959, to Everett B. Carter. To this union, eight children were born. Later in life, Loree retired as a School Bus Driver at Richmond County Board of Education after 32 years of service. She was a dedicated member of the Georgia Bus Driver's Association, participating in many bus rodeos and winning several awards and championships. She was a very proud bus driver for the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. She also was employed part- time at Burger King for 17 years. She loved greeting everyone with a smile because she adored people. Loree's hobbies included sewing, bowling, cooking, and baking, including her famous sweet potato pies. Those pies were a sure way to brighten everyone's day. As a homemaker, she enjoyed making her children's clothing, cooking full course meals, and baking with her family's love. She loved bowling so much that she joined a bowling league and led her team to win several tournaments. She was the epitome of a virtuous woman - always kind and sweet yet witty and clever. She valued her family and loved her children and grandchildren dearly, instilling morals and values while teaching them to love the way God loves. Loree never missed any important sporting, school, or college achievement event. She had a passion for people and advocated for kids of all kinds. Her belief was in the "Golden Rule," treating others with kindness, love, and respect. She conducted all tasks in decency and order while showing compassion and empathy. The love Loree has shown to others was simply remarkable. Her love shined through in her smile, which became her logo. Her personality was her business card, and the experience of her was a trademark left on everyone's life. She was loved by many, but most of all, she was loved by God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie Mack and Willie Morgan Thomas; three siblings, Mr. Willie Thomas, Mrs. Bertha Mills and Mrs. Irene Hogg; a son, Tyrone Thomas; three grandsons, Timothy Carter Jr., Raeben Carter, Matthew Carter; a Son-in-Love, Robert Oliver Jr.; a Bonus Mother, Ella Mae Thomas; and one Special Cousin, Ella Lou Evans and Godson Melvin Moorman. Loree leaves to mourn her loss, cherish her life and keep her love; A loving husband of 61 years: Everett B. Carter, Sr. Loving and devoted children: Mr. Everett B. Carter Jr., Augusta, GA; Timothy Irvin Carter Sr., Appling, GA; Mrs. Caroline Elaine (Michael) Carter-Johnson, Jackson, SC; Albert Wayne (Tiffany) Carter Sr., Augusta, GA; Kelvin Lorenzo (Faedra) Carter Sr., Memphis, TN; Joseph Lamar Carter and Audrey Marsha Carter, all of Augusta, GA; and Ms. Loree Chartrice Oliver, Charlotte, NC; Bonus Sons: Edward Carter Manhattan, NY and Jerome (Pamela) Green Yonkers, NY.; Devoted Daughter-in-Love: Patricia Carter; and Son-in-Love: Shawn Bates. Thirty-six grandchildren: Jeffrey Carter (Irish), Tanesha Carter (Marcus), Lauren Carter, Ashley Carter, Jejuan (Sheena) Carter, Relpheal Carter, Wayne (Ashley) Carter Jr., Taylor (Jazzeem) Piroglu, Michaela Carter, Asia Carter, Kelvin Carter Jr., Xavier Carter, Cayla Carpenter, Laken and Laurel Carter, Christian Carter, Liana Carter, Carli Carpenter, Nigel Carter, Timothy Carter II, Leila Carter, Jonathan Chase Russell Page, Avery Carter, Aiden Carter, Chianne Green, Durand Carter, Malik Carter, Malika Carter, Journey Carter, Daquan Quattlebaum, Michael Johnson, Brandon Johnson, Cinnamon Williams, Cierra Williams, Rodney and Rhianna Williams. Fourteen great-grandchildren: Kimora, Jaden, Tiana, Saylor, Gabriel, Lucas, Gavin, Cali, Zhure, Ava, Naomi, Kenji, Royal and Noah. Three Brothers: Rex (Thomasina) Thomas, Killen, TX; Mark Thomas and James McCollough both of Augusta. Uncle: Albert Thomas, Augusta, GA. Aunts: Bernice Thompkins and Rosa Thompkins Fort Lauderdale, FL. Brothers-in-law: Willie (Daisy) Carter, Augusta, GA and Willie (Patricia) Collins, Clarksville, TN. Sisters-in-law: Ms. Lauretha Gaines, Ms. Elizabeth McCloud, Ms. Evelyn Gresham, all of Augusta, GA, Ms. Thelma Parks, Redonda Beach, California, Mrs. Patricia (John) Drake, Winston Salem, NC, Mrs. Bernadine (Samuel) House, Coral Springs, FL. God-children: Folloman (Kindra) Sturgis and Erica Mooney Processional Reverend Patrick Outler, Presiding Pastor, Lampkin Grove Baptist Church Scriptures Old Testament Reverend Vincent Brown Thankful Baptist Church New Testament ________________Dea. Quincy Bryant Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church Prayer of Comfort -------Minister Monica Cofer Carpentersville Baptist Church Selection Reverend Patrick Outler Poem ------------Reverend Ronald Brown The Garden of Prayer Baptist Church Reflections: (Two Minutes Each) As A Colleague-------------------- _________________________Mr. Marion Barnes Retired Principal and RCBOE Board President As A Neighbor_________________________________Reverend Marion Davis Jordan Place As A Mother-----------------------------------------Mr- WaTne Carter Obituary--------- Acknowledgements Selection-------- Eulogy----------- Recessional Interment -----------------------Read Silently ------------------Mrs. Loree Oliver ----------------Anthony Greenwood -------------Reverend Herman Bing Pastor, Carpentersville Baptist Church North Augusta, South Carolina ---------Anthony Greenwood Mount Olive Memorial Gardens No Repast will be Observed. Theres no love like a mothers, Her heart is filled with care. With Christ as her example, Her Saviors love shell share. A mothers love is endless, Not changing for all time. When needed by her children, A mothers love will shine. God bless these special mothers, God bless them every one. For all their tears and heartaches, And special work theyve done. When days on earth are over, A mothers love lives on, Through many generations, Gods blessings on each one. Be thankful for our mothers, Who love higher love, From power God has given And strength from up above. (Author Unknown) * 'ffjjp 'PUf '** i I WB& pWBIj These are Angels God puts on this Earth, Who care for us and guide us. You can feel their love and gentleness as they walk through life beside us. They do great things for us every day they whisper in our ears, they even hold us in their hearts when we are filled with all our fears. They are always there to give a hug and try to make us smile. They treat us with respect and love, they treat us like their child. God blessed me with an Angel, Im proud to call my own. 1 Shes been with me throughout my life, been with me as Ive grown. Shes guided me the best she can, shes taught me like no other, and Im thankful Im the lucky one who gets to call her...MOTHER. Kathleen J. Shields, Author Forever in Our Hearts Richard Crawford Michael Lawrence Jeffrey Parks Gerald Elam Carvee Armstrong Steve Hale Richmond County Retired Bus Drivers Georgia Bus Driver Association Thomas Brown Singers Mount Olive Memorial Gardens 3666 Deans Bridge Road Augusta, Georgia The family of the late Mrs. Loree Thomas Carter wishes to express their sincere gratitude to their many relatives, neighbors, and friends for all acts of kindness shown to them during her illness and their hour of bereavement. We gratefully acknowledge with sincere appreciation your comforting expressions of sympathy. rDr. Author Chandler, Cardiologist University Heart and Vascular Center Jessica Engram and Homestead Hospice Care Darlene Dorsey, Special Niece May God continue to bless each and every one of you as you continue to keep us in your prayers. Williams Funeral Home, Inc. 2945 Old Tobacco Road Hephzibah, Georgia 30815 706-792-1003