Beatrice “Bea” E. Carter, 84, of Hillsboro, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019, in her home, Hillsboro,IL.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 4, 2019, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, , with Pastor Joe Lawson officiating. , . Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Friday, October 4, 2019, before the service, at the Funeral Home. Memorials:Montgomery County Animal Control, Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net.
She was born , June 21, 1935, in St. Elmo, IL, the daughter of Ruth (Beck) Scoles Dunnaway. Married Dean E. Carter on April 17, 1954, St. Elmo, IL, He passed away April 27, 2012. She was formerly employed in the Bakery at IGA, Hillsboro, IL and a Homemaker. Bea loved animals, humming birds, baking and reading.
She is survived by: Daughters – LaDeana “Deana” Criswell & Alan, Mt. Vernon, IN and Robin LeAnna Carter, Hillsboro, IL; Sister-in-law – Joyce Carter, Vandalia, IL; 3 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: Her Parents, Husband, Brothers – Buddy, Elvis & Woody and Sister – Carol “Sis.