Annetta L. (Barbara) Carter

Funeral Service for Annetta L. Carter, 78, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

She was born on November 16, 1942 in Ballinger, Texas to Alene (Jones) Barbara and Salvatore Barbara and passed away on May 4, 2021 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was married to Richard Burton Carter on August 2, 1962 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on February 8, 1987. She was a school bus driver, para-professional and a member of Akins Baptist Church.

Survivors are:

2 sons: Mike and Stacie Carter and Chris and Kathy Carter all of Sallisaw, OK;

2 daughters: Yvette and Mike Miller and Angela Carter Philpot all of Sallisaw, OK;

9 grandchildren: Josh Carter, Bailey and Angel Carter, Nicole Drake, Jessica Blount, David Drake, Amanda Miller, Daniel and Sabrenia Miller, Zachary and Heather Philpot and Heath and Taiah Philpot;

22 great-grandchildren: Gabby, Justin, Dakota, Morgan and Landree Kate Carter, Matison Fore, Hannah Hollrah, Braxton Drake, Cayson Drake, Molli and Alexa Blount, Madilyn, Kimberleigh, Landon, Logan and Anna Gail Miller, and Braizlee, Brixlee, Layne, MaeLeigh, Rider and Aiden Philpot;

numerous other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband; one daughter, Starlynn Gaye Carter; parents; and one sister, Mischeal Lavelle.

Active Pallbearers will be Daniel Miller, Zachary Philpot, Heath Philpot, David Drake, Bailey Carter and Amanda Miller.

Viewing will be 4 – 8 PM Thursday and 10 AM – 8 PM Friday at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw, OK where the family will greet 6 – 8 PM Friday.