Evelyn Donnell Carter was born on February 26, 1947 in Frankston, Texas to J. B. and Dolly Mae (Osby) Donnell. She was the first of 12 children.
Evelyn was raised in Frankston, Texas and attended Clemmon High School in Neches, Texas.
Evelyn confessed her life to Christ at an early age at Myrtle Spring Baptist Church, Frankston, after moving to Tennessee Colony. She united with New Bethel Baptist Church, where she remained until her death.
Evelyn married Hesachi Carter in Holy Matrimony. This union was blessed with three children.
On November 2, 2015 in Arlington, Texas, Evelyn left this earth on the Wings of Angels. She was preceded in death by her parents, J. B. and Dolly Mae Donnell; husband, Heachi Carter; step mother, Bobbie Donnell; three sisters, Fayene Warren, Darlean Bell and Beckie Donnell; Father and mother in-law, Mack and Clarissa Carter.
Loving survivors include: three children, Christopher (Juanita) Carter, Tyler, Texas, and Jerry (Shaqula) Carter, Ennis, Texas; daughter, Cynthia Carter, Alrington, Texas; two brothers, Jimmy Donnell and Danny Donnell both of Frankston, Texas; six sisters, Johnnie Alexander, Tyler, Texas, Rene (Melvin) Clark, LaRue, Texas, Linda Eldridge, LaRue, Texas, Cery (Albert) Hambrick, LaRue, Texas, Pamela (Frank) Ross, Franklin, Texas, Beverly (Lonzo) Raney, Frankston, Texas; special friend, Leon Wilson, Arlington, Texas; 11 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Arrangements made by Emanuel Funeral Home - Palestine, 1721 W. Oak Street, Palestine, TX 75801
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