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Neva Mae Gilliam Carter peacefully passed away on the morning of Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Born July 12, 1920 in Monticello, Mrs. Carter was the last surviving child of Albert Gilliam and Ida Sue Burks Gilliam. She was preceded in death by Robert Edward Carter, her husband of 69 years, as well as seven brothers and sisters: Earnest Gilliam, Ellis Gilliam, Grady Gilliam, Sue Gilliam Langley, Nina Gilliam Alderman, Anna Gilliam Stewart, and Fay Gilliam.
Mrs. Carter relocated to Pine Bluff with her husband in 1956 to start a family business, American Sheet Metal, where she worked daily as bookkeeper and corporate treasurer for over fifty years. A dedicated Christian, Mrs. Carter was a member of the 40th and Hazel Street Church of Christ where she faithfully attended until her health began to fail. Even then, her dear friends supported and encouraged her through her remaining days. Mrs. Carter enjoyed working in the yard, visiting with family and friends, and telling stories about days gone by.
Survivors include her three sons: Max Carter and wife, Jackie, of Oakton, Virginia, Charles Carter and wife, Karen, of Maumelle, and Keith Carter and wife, Rachel, of Pine Bluff. She also leaves five grandchildren: Julie Carter of Seattle, Washington, Jason Carter and wife, Rebecca, of North Little Rock, Joshua Carter of Little Rock, Jeremy Carter of Little Rock, and Kristen Johnson, and husband, Keith, of Benton; along with four great-grandchildren: Jacob, Faith, and Sarah Carter of North Little Rock, and Isaac Johnson of Benton.
Mrs. Carter relocated to Pine Bluff with her husband in 1956 to start a family business, American Sheet Metal, where she worked daily as bookkeeper and corporate treasurer for over fifty years. A dedicated Christian, Mrs. Carter was a member of the 40th and Hazel Street Church of Christ where she faithfully attended until her health began to fail. Even then, her dear friends supported and encouraged her through her remaining days. Mrs. Carter enjoyed working in the yard, visiting with family and friends, and telling stories about days gone by.
Survivors include her three sons: Max Carter and wife, Jackie, of Oakton, Virginia, Charles Carter and wife, Karen, of Maumelle, and Keith Carter and wife, Rachel, of Pine Bluff. She also leaves five grandchildren: Julie Carter of Seattle, Washington, Jason Carter and wife, Rebecca, of North Little Rock, Joshua Carter of Little Rock, Jeremy Carter of Little Rock, and Kristen Johnson, and husband, Keith, of Benton; along with four great-grandchildren: Jacob, Faith, and Sarah Carter of North Little Rock, and Isaac Johnson of Benton.