Wanda "Sue" Carter

A funeral service for Wanda “Sue” Carter has been scheduled for 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at The Assembly in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Park Grove Cemetery in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home. Viewing will take place on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Hayhurst Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM. The family will greet friends on Tuesday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Wanda Sue Carter was born in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma on Sunday, March 19, 1944, the daughter of Clarence Robert and Madge May (Medlock) Edwards. She died on Saturday, July 6, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was 75 years of age. Sue graduated from Broken Arrow High School in 1962. She married Benjamin Boyd Carter in Broken Arrow on May 14, 1966. For 38 years, she worked as receptionist for Dr. Robert Mackey’s office. During her time at Dr. Mackey’s office, she helped raise many generations of families. For the last several years, Sue has worked as receptionist for Hayhurst Funeral Home and embraced everyone with whom she worked as family. Sue absolutely loved people. She knew nearly everyone in town, who their parents were, and what house they grew up in. She often shared pearls of wisdom from her extensive breadth of expertise, including the ideal location to plant a hydrangea, how to cure diaper rash, recipes for delicious homemade meals, and where to find the best deal on strawberries. Sue loved to cook and bake, helping serve meals at her church for funerals, holidays and celebrations. She organized all the committees and meal planning. She was never too busy to help in any way she could. She was full of the love of Jesus and exuded joy. She served faithfully as a member of Hope Church, a Ministry of God of Prophecy. Memorials may be made to Hope Worship Christian Ministry, 1502 E. College St., Broken Arrow, OK 74012. Sue is survived by, Children, Carla Carter, Broken Arrow, OK Kim Schneider and husband Len, Broken Arrow, OK Rodney Carter and wife Brandy, Broken Arrow, OK Grandchildren, Keerstin and Michael, Allyson, Jessica, Hayden, Payton, and Amelia Great-Grandchildren, Keera and Mason Sisters, Ina Dilldine, Broken Arrow, OK Carol Luster, Edmond, OK Edith Clayton, Broken Arrow, OK Brother, Jim Edwards, Broken Arrow, OK Sister-in-Law, Linda Edwards, Colorado Springs, CO She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Boyd, and brother, Jack Edwards.

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Wanda "Sue" Carter

March 19, 1944 - July 6, 2019