Lena Juditha (Fitzgerald) Carter

Lena J. Carter was born September 22, 1951, to Earl and Lena Fitzgerald in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Later in childhood, Lena and her family moved to Columbus, Ohio, where she attended school in the Columbus School System and graduated from East High School in 1971. She was employed by the State of Ohio for 30 years before retiring in 2010. Lena was a devoted and faithful wife to Gary Carter for 40 years, having met during their teenage years. Lena and Gary’s friendship grew into a loving and relationship and tight bond. Lena was an avid reader, always carrying a book with her. She also enjoyed traveling, shopping and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, whom she affectionately referred to as “the babies.” She had a giving spirit and was always willing to help anyone in need. Lena was often relied upon for her strength and unwavering support. Her home served as the hub for family gatherings that she often organized and hosted. Lena was an active and faithful member of Christ Memorial Missionary Baptist Church for many years. She served on the Usher Board, the Women’s Fellowship Committee, and volunteered her services wherever the Lord saw fit. Lena went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the age of 60 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Lena, brother Earl Fitzgerald, Jr., and sisters Charlotte Brydie and Mary Louise Williams. She leaves to cherish her precious memory, her loving husband, Gary Carter; son Spencer (Andrea) Carter; daughter Tamara Carter; grandchildren Ayanna and Spence Carter; brothers, Larry (Patricia) Fitzgerald, Robert (Rose) Fitzgerald, William Fitzgerald, Rickey Fitzgerald, and Timothy Fitzgerald; sisters, Carolyn Cummings, Earlene Wiley, Geraldine Cannon, Pamela Fitzgerald-Bolte, twin sister Leona Scott, Roseann (Herman) Noble, Charlene Fitzgerald, and Marlene Fitzgerald; uncle Floyd Williams of Dayton, Ohio; special niece Tammy (Michael) Cotton of Alpharetta, Georgia; special friends, Cora and Bernard Brown, and Renee Keys; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life 11 a.m., Friday, September 14, 2012 at Christ Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, 3330 East Livingston Avenue, where the family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Pastor Shedrick L. Fowler, officiating. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estate.