Rita Arlene Carter

Rita Arlene Carter Rita Arlene Carter, long-time resident of the Tulsa/Skiatook area, was born on November 18, 1946, and went to be with the Lord after passing away at her home on November 27, 2015, around 2:15 p.m, after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Kirkland, WA, to Alonzo Larkins and Hazel Violet Sexton-Larkins, Rita had 6 siblings, Konnie & Johnnie Owens, Judy Charles, Janet and Bill Reinemeyer, Candy Larkins, Alonzo Larkins and Johnnie Larkins. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Carroll Wayne Carter, children Carla & Charles Snap, Patricia and Jason Incorvaia, Harvey Custer, Jr., and DeWayne and Cathy Carter, 6 grandchildren Jesse Rothhammer, Ben & Brooke Rothhammer, Stephanie Keeter, Trey Custer, Jacob Carter and Jessica Ceter, 2 great-grandchildren Dameon Keeter and Rueben Keeter, and much-loved nephews, nieces, aunts and cousins. Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo & Hazel Larkins and younger brother, Johnnie Larkins. Rita spent much of her youth and young adulthood in Berryhill, OK, and attended church at Red Fork Church of God. She would earn her GED and become a licensed Cosmetologist while raising three young children. In her 30's, she modeled for a corporate chain store; in her 40's, and beyond, she settled into being a grandmother, world traveler and adored housewife. Her journies took her to Italy, France, Holland, Germany, Austria, Lichtenstein, Greece, Turkey, Switzerland, Monaco, Croatia, Tunisia and Malta. She was a talented singer, enjoyed making high-end jewelry from rare stones that she often bought in other countries as well as local gem shows, and was constantly redecorating her home. Her main vice was garage sales; she could wheel and deal with the best of them, and enjoyed Saturday sales with her sisters and kids as often as possible. Her greatest joy seemed to be the large family holiday celebrations and simply camping at the lake with Wayne at Lake Skiatook, just minutes down the road from their home. Rita will be remembered as youthful and vibrant, loving and energetic, smart and beautiful, talented and a heart as big as Texas. Mrs. Carter AKA Grams, Grandma, Mudder, Nana, Sister, Hazel and Mommy Dearest, will be greatly missed by family, church members and friends. Per her request, we will not be holding funeral services. Rita wished to be cremated and have her ashes spread in the Mediterranean Sea by her husband.

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Rita Arlene Carter

December 11, 2015