Katherine C. Carter
Obituary
Katherine C. Carter was born November 3, 1925 in Okmulgee, OK to Johnie & Viola (Demery) Cooks and passed from this life August 12, 2015 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 89.
Katherine joined Mount Zion Baptist Church in Okmulgee as a child and was baptized. In 1950, she united with New Salem Baptist Church. Later in life she joined Glad Tidings Church, under the leadership of Pastor Marcus Anderson. Katherine was employed at The Ambassador Hotel, Service Merchandise and The Petroleum Club in various capacities.
She married William S. Cottrell in June 1941. Seven children were born to this union. Later, December 19, 1977, she married Percy Carter. She loved laughing and talking on the telephone with her friends and family. Katherine loved competition. Her favorite television shows were news and sports and TV Evangelists. She watched news religiously, and got a big kick out of the bickering politicians. She loved all things pretty and would out run you for a gorgeous pair of earrings. Katherine loved makeup, especially red lipstick. Even in the nursing home, she requested her favorite shade.
Food was her passion. She loved shopping for food, prepping it, cooking and eating it. She was sometimes affectionately called “Cluck Cluck” because she ate chicken so often. Onion was consumed at all her meals. She would sometimes peel one and, while admiring it at arms' length, would say, “Ain’t this a pretty onion?” She cooked until prevented by her health.
Katherine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Percy Carter; a daughter, Thomasine Cottrell; two infant sons; and a brother, Jack Cooks. She is survived by her children Edna Gannon, Elizabeth McHenry (Preston), William Lovell Cottrell (Jeraldine) and Loretta Ellis (Troy); her brother, Johnie Cooks, Jr.; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Katherine will lie in state 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. at the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home. A funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Ninde Brookside Funeral Home Chapel, 3841 S. Peoria. She will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery.
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my condolences to the family of my aunt who I just recently found out about.
Belinda Perry
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Dionne R. Ellis
I don't remember, if I met your mother. I heard she was very special. praying for you all. Love you and god bless.
Wanda Colbert
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Monica Chaney
Mother Carter, what a sweet lady. She was loved dearly by myself and others. Praying for you family that God will uphold and comfort you. I sure miss that good old fried corn she made, I sure felt special when Mother would b ring me a little bowl. To be absent from the body is to be present with Lord, rest on Mother Carter.
Marlise Anderson
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Marlise Anderson
Mother Carter was so sweet.I enjoyed visiting with her.Im going to miss that beautiful smile and always that red lipstick.Im praying to family for strenghth from the lord.
Brenda Berry
We will miss you Mother Carter!
Ann Harris
Mother Kathrine, "Til we meet again".
Pastor Marcus Anderson
Your mom was a beautiful lady! Your family was truly blessed to have had her as long as you did. We will keep you all lifted up before God for strength and comfort.. Love you much.
Rev. Leon and Candy Anderson
I am happy to have you, Grandmother, in my great cloud of witnesses.
Kim
I miss you.
Kim Ellis
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Loretta Ellis
Mother Carter will truly be missed. She was a very patient and kind person. She would laugh and speak her mind. She never had a problem of telling you the truth. She was in the hospital one time. I had the pleasure of visit with her. Even thou, she was sick. She was in a good spirit. I was sitting near her bed. The male nurse came in to take her to lunch. She said, something to make him laugh. People always felt comfortable of being around her. She was always concern about others. She had a sweet spirit. She was truly a mother of Zion. One! Whose life represent the love of God. She is gone, but not forgotten. She has touched so many people lives. Never will her memory fade. A true mother of Zion has been called home to glory. The angels were rejoicing to receive her in heaven. She was good at remember my name. Everyone was important to her. She never met a stranger. She shall truly be missed. Love, Darlene Carroll
Darlene Carroll
May god bless and keep each family member, My condolences to the family stay encouraged family god will take us thru
Eilene & Elrico Palmer
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Dolores Carrier LeDoux
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Elizabeth McHenry