Roberta A. Carter, 72, beloved wife of 50 years to John L. Carter, Sr, was born the youngest of five girls to the late John and Vermell H. Amos on February 6, 1947. She was called home on November 17, 2019 at 12:50 a.m. in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her beloved family.

Roberta treasured her years as an educator where she began her career at Stone Hill Elementary School. She spent most of her career, as a teacher of Special Education at Alice Drive Middle School and completed her teaching career at Willow Drive Elementary School, where she received "Teacher of the Year" in 1991. Roberta retired with Sumter School District 17 after 31 years of exemplary service. Among her long list of accomplishments, Roberta was an alumna of Morris College, obtaining her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education.

All while being a remarkable educator, mother, and wife, Roberta tirelessly volunteered her time and service to United Ministries, The Special Olympics, and St. Jude Catholic Church, where she has been a dedicated member for over 30 years. She served as Grand Lady of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary for several consecutive years as well as becoming a member of the 4th Degree Ladies of Grace. Roberta was a great influence and a fierce advocate for placement of the Somali Bantu people who faced adversity and displacement from their homes. She assisted in the fight to provide the displaced families with a new beginning to thrive.

Roberta leaves behind to cherish her memory the love of her life and husband, John L. Carter, Sr; two wonderful children, John (Monica) Lorenzo, Jr. and Candace (Fernando) Camille Peoples; two beautiful grandchildren, Diamond Monique and Kristal Janaida; a beloved sister, Wilma Royster; a very special niece, Cheryl (Grover) A. Duren; a doting caretaker, Mrs. Janie Burgess; and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Public Viewing will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Friday, November 22, 2019 at St. Jude Catholic Church 611 West Oakland Avenue Sumter, SC 29150.

Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at 316 Wyoming Drive Sumter, SC 29153.

Job's Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. Main Street is in charge of arrangements.