Eleanor Anne Carter

Eleanor Anne Carter 16 Oct 1943- 4 June 2025

Daughter –

Linda D. Carter , Huntsville AL

Sons –

Gary A Carter Jr (Tracy) , Zionsville IN

Larry A Carter (Amy), Akron OH

Jerrimie A Carter, Sebring OH

Stepchildren

Donn Carter (D)

Jodie Carter DeVaux (D)

Grandchildren – 13

Jessica, Jedidiah, James, Rachel, Claire, Jacob, Allison (D), Corrissa (D), Allen Michael, Tonya , Kamron, Scotty (D), Linsey

Great-Grandchildren- 8

Faith, Journey, Eleanor, Joshua, Jackson, Charm, Colby, Kaitlynn

Siblings-only surviving sibling- sister Oralee Baker, Beloit Oh.

Brothers(D) -Don, Russel, Walter, Charles SWANK

Sisters (D)- Ruth Richards, Crystal Budahazy

Her most beloved pet Charlie (D)

Eleanor was born in a small town of Oakwood Tx to Russel Swank and Kathryn Wortman.

Went to school in Maple Ridge elementary, then graduated with honors from Sebring HS in 1961. She loved sports, played basketball and volleyball. She loved music and loved to sing. Attended the Friends Church in Sebring. Began her family in 1964 raising 4 children and 2 stepchildren and a houseful of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and anyone who needed moms special blend of no-judgement, and unconditional love that filled the farm with so much life. No one was ever turned away and was always made to feel special and loved.

A dairy maid for over 40 years , she had the love and patience worthy of sainthood a work ethic worthy of a Nobel prize and the stamina of an ultra-marathon athlete. No excuses, she did whatever needed to be done and memorized every birthday and special occasion to be sure they were celebrated. She was the wealth of knowledge we all leaned on and learned from. She was a member of The Salem Eagle’s Club.

She was blessed with a gift to find four leaf clovers and arrowheads in a field even after we just looked there. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles and piggy banks. Quick with a smile, a hug and compassion and occasionally a joke.

She touched lives in a way, that made her unforgettable. Even her name “Eleanor” which means lighthearted or shining light. She was and will always be the light in all our lives

Eleanor Anne Carter will be deeply missed and forever remembered as the shining light in the hearts of her family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her honor to Harvesting Hope in Your Community. This option will share the legacy of Eleanor's benevolent and generous nature.

A time of visitation will take place Monday June 16th from 10-12pm with a service beginning at noon with Pastor Quint Bryan officiating. Burial will take place at Quaker Hill Cemetery in Sebring. Arrangements are entrusted to Dean's Funeral Home Sebring.