Lelia Carter Obituary
The world bids farewell to Lelia Carter of Hazlehurst, Georgia, departing on April 16, 2025 at the age of 83. Lelia leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lelia Carter or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Theodore Holton and Thelma White Holton (Orean "Bo" Carter); her daughter Sheila Elaine Carter; and her siblings, Kaye Bodie, Collene Yawn, Sadie Holton and J. B. Holton.
She is survived by: her children, Mac Carter (Jennifer) of Hazlehurst, Wanette Carter Wilkes of Brunswick, Katelyn Carter Snow (Tyler) of Broxton, Jena Paz (Belen) of Hazlehurst, Crystal Vargas (Omar) of Hazlehurst and Jennifer Martinez (Israel) of Hazlehurst; her brothers, Duwayne Holton of Nichols and Tom Holton (Geraldine) of Alma; her grandchildren, Justin Smith (Kaycee), Matthew Carter, Joshua Wilkes, Kassidy Creech, Jada Oldham (Devin), Alexia Simmons (Josh), Shyla Coudillo (Ivey Oldham), Jordyn McMillion (Ayreal), Jonathan Paz, Anthony Martinez, Derek Martinez, Sawyer Snow, Sadie Snow and Santana Vargas; her great grandchildren, Logan Smith, Leeanna Smith, Maddie Carter and Jessa Carter; her great great grandchildren, Kaden, Haven, Tyson, Giovonni, Adrionna and Alora; and her great grandchild Timothy Wilkes of Brunswick. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, April 18th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Chapel of Wainright &! Email. A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 19th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Mt Zion Baptist Church Cemetery (11 Arthur McNeal Rd, Hazlehurst, GA 31539).
