Mary Carter - Mother Of The Year

Mary Elizabeth Carter was born in Columbia, South Carolina.  At the age of 12 Mary and her mother, Willie Mae Capers relocated to New York City.  Mary attended Abyssinia Baptist Church where she was baptized. Mary graduated from Washington Irving High School and attended the College of New Rochelle for two years. In 1956 Mary married her childhood sweetheart, the late George Theophilus Carter.  They were happily married for thirty-eight years. The marriage produced five lovely children: Sharon, Wanda, Michele, Crystal and Gregory.  Two granddaughters, Clairisse and Trol.    

  Mary retired from the New York City Department of Human Resources in 1999.  She worked in the community as a PTA secretary at P.S. 257.  Helped organize and served as a den leader for Cub Scout Troop 257.  Served on tenant patrol for the New York City Housing Authority for ten years. Mary is a member of the Eastern Stars Lucille Miley Chapter #55. Mary has attended Cornerstone for more than forty years. Has participated in Baptist Training Union, Sunday School and Women’s Day Captain. Mary sang in the Sandy Ray Chorus and served as recording secretary.  Is a member of Non Alliance Group at Cornerstone. Currently Mary sings in the Gospel Chorus and Brooklyn Bed-Stuy Ecunemmical Choir

 Mary always gives a helping hand for those in need.  Sharing and caring and loves everyone.  Her favorite song is Great is Thy Faithfulness.  Favorite scripture is Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things in Christ who strengthens (NKJV). Mary graciously and gracefully shows her loving and caring in everything she does whether they may be difficult times or happy occasions.  Just by looking at her you can see her strength, determination and endurance; in addition to her beauty and grace.