Born Sept. 3, 1917 in Linton, she was the daughter of Robert A. and Eula Elkins.
She graduated from Linton-Stockton High School in 1935.
Survivors include: her husband Charles W. Carter of Bradenton, Fla.; her son Michael Carter of Bradenton, Fla.; and a brother Robert Elkins of Fort Wayne.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Haskel Elkins and Paul Elkins, and a sister Anna May Elkins.
Covell Cremation and Funeral Center was in charge of arrangements.