Mrs. Marie Louise Smith Carter Isley Obituary in Greensboro at Woodard Funeral Home

Obituary For Mrs. Marie Louise Smith Carter Isley

Marie Louise Smith Carter Isley (89) was born on July 19, 1932, in Lynchburg, VA to the late Mildred Smith. She attended public schools in Lynchburg, VA, and graduated from Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School in 1952. She was selected as the 1952 Homecoming Queen; President of the French Club; and graduated from Temple School of Business in Washington, DC. She had one sister, Madeline Rucker (Amherst, VA) and one brother Earl Jennings (Virginia). After graduation, she moved to Washington, DC. There she met and married Harold Carter, Sr of Yadkinville, NC (deceased); and had six children: Sheila Kitson of NYC (Sebastian: deceased); Gail Carter of Alexandria, VA; Cynthia Carter of Rockville, MD; Jo Anne (Josie) Carter-Zieglar of NYC, (Walter: deceased); Harold Jr. of Greensboro, (Britonia: deceased); and Maurice Carter of Columbia, MD. In the late eighties, she met and married Raymond Isley (deceased). She immensely enjoyed her grandchildren Sharquita “CeCe” Carter; Tarik C. Kitson (Jessica); Kenneth Carter, Jasmine Carter-Huff (Kiana), Joanna M. Zieglar; and one great-granddaughter Zuri. Marie was a devoted and loyal member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Greensboro, NC, since 1968. She served as President of the Altar Rosary Society, President of Legion of Mary; and was the recipient of the Mother Teresa Award. She also served as a member of the Bereavement Committee; Eucharistic Minister; chaperoned the after-school program; and served as a Personal Chef to Father Prior. She retired from Burlington Industry later known as Sequa Chemicals. She enjoyed traveling and visiting her lifelong Dunbar classmate and “sister” Sara S. Rudd (deceased) and her husband Retired Colonel/Pilot Billy Rudd (deceased) of Newport News, VA. She also traveled with another Dunbar classmate, Jean Baird of Durham, NC throughout several states and Montreal, Canada. In 2005, she traveled to London, England; and in 2006, again, traveled to Toronto, Canada. She enjoyed watching The View, MSNBC, and the Andy Griffith Show. The family would like to give a special and warm thank you to Robin Estes, and her dearest friends Ethel Crooks, Penny Harris and Pat Gill Appling. In addition to her immediate family, she leaves behind three uncles (James Smith of MD, Fred and Harold Smith of Virginia); one brother-in-law (via marriage) (Harold Fields), and a host of beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors, and loved ones.

Graveside Mass will be held Saturday July 9, 2022 1pm at Lakeview Memorial Park Cemetery 3600 N. O’Henry Blvd Greensboro,NC 27405.

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Teresa SmithBarone sent Eternal Light Standing Spray for Mrs. Marie Louise Smith Carter Isley - July 08, 2022

Our condolences on your Mom's passing. May your fondest memories of her bring you comfort now and always. Love always, your NYC Gladiators, Jameka, Jennifer, Shari & Madison

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From the Rotary Club of Harlem,
You have our sincere condolences on your loss of your beloved Mother, and Grandma.

Melissa Hancock sent Mixed Spray for Mrs. Marie Louise Smith Carter Isley - July 07, 2022

Our prayers are with the Carter family in this time of bereavement. "We love you Mrs. Isley. Rest in Peace". Melissa Hancock and Wayne Charles.

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Sending our sincere condolences and prayers on the loss of your beautiful mom From James, Fred, Harold and Larry Smith Patricia Lee and Freda Clark

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My favorite classmate, I will miss you dearly. Jean Wilson Baird

So sorry for your loss... Sending prayers and condolences to family... 🕊🕊🕊

Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers during this time. May peace and comfort surround you. From Stephanie C., Harlem, New York City.

"Mama" put so much love, patience, and kindness in everything she did. She made the best home-made bread I have ever had! Thank The LORD for lending us this generous soul.
Rest in peace dear sweet Ms Marie "Mama".

Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family. Mrs. Isley was a vivid part of my childhood memories when visiting Greensboro, NC to see her grandson Tarik Kitson and daughters Sheila Kitson & Josie Carter-Zieglar, along with other family members during my stay. She was such a kind-hearted, beautiful, and sweet individual. She will be truly missed but her loving spirit will live on in us all. God bless the family during this time. Love, Wayne Charles II

To the family and friends of Mrs. Carter-Isley, my thoughts and prayers are with you. 🙏🏽

So many memories of love ❤️ for over 50 yrs. From church to school to being a neighbor you could not get any better than having contact with Mrs. Marie Louise Smith Carter Isley an amazing lady.
She would sign her correspondence to me "Your Greensboro Mom "
She will always be in my thoughts 💭 Forever in my heart ♥️
Sincere condolences to the family. Tonya Sims-Hill

I truly enjoyed listening to her words as she talked her smile and her touch could truly warm my heart she will be missed I sent the family my condolences

Mama Carter was a mother to many. I spent many days in the home during my high school years because Josie and I were so close. People even thought we were sisters. Mama Carter would say you my baby too. I loved her gentle spirit. Her heart was big as the earth and she would do anything for anybody if she could. She left a mark in her community and everywhere she went. May her legacy continue throughout those she has impacted. Rest well Mama Carter, you have truly earned your reward. Love Lisa

We conversed by phone as we were introduced to a warm welcome by you and Josie. The smiles was enough to bring me to Heartfelt tears of joy... my sincere apologies for not physically meeting you... what I will hold dear to my heart is knowing someone as special as you Ms. Marie Louise Smith Carter Isley... the yellow candle is given as a continuous glow of light in our life every time the Sun Shines and Candles are lite every where... heartfelt love.... Respectfully,

"Mama" as Josie so affectionately calls her was the highlight of my trip to NC back in 2018! She was always along for the ride — always engaging with us, coming in the car with us, watching TV / movies with us (except when The View was on — then she was focused on that!), and much to my delight, always sharing her biscuits with me! She showed me her church and introduced me to her friends and made sure I experienced some real Southern cooking! She was up for any experience and any conversation no matter what. I will miss her, but will carry those memories with me forever!