Jane Ann Minor Carter, age 73, went home to be with her Jesus on July 6, 2020. She was born in Temple, Texas, to Esta Lee Minor Hinds and Thomas Harvey “Jack” Minor on June 13, 1947.
Ann grew up in Killeen and graduated from Killeen High School. She married the love of her life, Randolph “Butch” Carter, on August 14, 1965. They were married for 54 years. Ann and Butch moved to Garland in the mid-1980s. Ann has worked for Roach Feed and Seed in Garland for the past 27 years. She loved gardening, animals of all kinds, and people. She was always ready to do what needed to be done for those she loved.
Ann is survived by her husband, Randolph “Butch” and two daughters, Shana Rae Carter of Terrell and Laura Elizabeth Carter of Little Elm. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Lee Barnett of Garland and her brother, William Mark Hinds, and his wife, Michelle, of Crawford.
She leaves behind nephews Sean and Christopher Hinds, Danny Lee Barnett, Tabitha Barnett Jay, and Matthew Minor and great-nephews and nieces, Victoria, Madison, Jacob, and Ansley Barnett. Ann also leaves behind her cousin and friend, Linda Vahrenkamp Foster, husband Jim, and sons, John and Jared. Ann was preceded in death by her parents and brother Thomas Minor.
Celebration of Ann Carter Remembrance Service will be held Monday, July 20, 2020, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at The Foundry Church located at 525 West Avenue A in Garland.