Celebration of the life of Elsie Mae Sibley Carter will be held at Word of Truth Church in Many, Louisiana on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. She was born into this world on August 29, 1931, the daughter of Ellis Kirkland Sibley and Bessie Wilson Sibley, and entered into her eternal rest with Jesus on October 20, 2018 at 87 years of age. Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 68 years, Jack Carter; her sister Frankie Piscitelli of Albuquerque, New Mexico; son, Mike Carter and wife Cindy of Knoxville, Tennessee; daughter, Carolyn Ricks and husband Hanan of Many, Louisiana; son, Jeffery Carter and wife Lori of Roswell, Georgia; daughter, Ginger Dugas and husband Glenn of Lafayette, Louisiana; Grandchildren, Jacque Ricks Thurman, Jimmy Ricks, Kathy Carter Gibbons, Rev. David Carter, Amanda Carter and Travis Carter; Great-Grandchildren, Ty and Brooke Thurman, Sophie and Carter Gibbons and many loved nieces and nephews. Those who welcomed her home are her parents, her twin brother Ellis Ray Sibley, brother Robert Sibley, and sisters Helen Lehr, Clara Anders and Cleola (Kitty) Genaurdi. Elsie loved the Word of God and her greatest joy was to teach and disciple others. She lived a life of joy and touched all with love and compassion. Her shining light will continue to glow through the many people to whom she counseled and taught the Word. Pall Bearers: Wayne Lehr, Bob Ward, John Genaurdi, Mark Forsythe, Paul Genaurdi and Scott Lehr. Honorary Pall Bearers: Jerry Lehr and Allen Lehr. Special thanks with deep gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Kathleen Kautz, Elsie's caregivers: Joy Beason, Charlotte Woodworth, Margaret Schexnaydre, Josie Bent, Amber Barajas, Beverly Rogers, Linda Thompson and Tara Thomisee; and to Kindred Home Health and Hospice of Natchitoches.
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