Patricia Ann Carter

Patricia A. Carter (Emery), from Byron, IL, also known as “Mama” to her family and many others that loved her, left this world on March 28th, 2025, to join her husband and soul mate in heaven.

Born June 22nd, 1936 (or 23rd depending on who you ask!), she loved and enjoyed her family and friends and lived her life to the fullest. She loved laughing and spending time together with those she loved, and she treasured the time spent enjoying one another. That was one of her favorite things to do (outside of playing the poker machines!). She was a very loving, funny and kind soul. She was always there for those that needed support and would help anyone in any way she could. She was creative in many ways and very proud of the beautiful things she made or did (her family members are gorgeous!). She was also very fond of decorating the home (repeatedly, often, and don’t touch the pretty towels!). Mama was an exceptional communicator. Her thoughts and ideas were always very clearly expressed, and she gave amazing advice (and God help you if you didn’t listen!). Her presence is now, and will always be, deeply missed.

Patricia/Mama is predeceased by her parents Jessie and Pauline Emery, her husband Ralph D. Carter Sr., both of her brothers and their wives Daryl and Marge Emery and Sonny and Marlene Emery, and her granddaughter Joleen Dunavin (Carter). She is survived by her son Ralph Carter, Jr., daughter in law Debra, and former daughter in law Gabby Carter, her daughter Sheryl Buchholz and son in law Byronn, her son Michael Carter, daughter in law Putri, and former daughter in law Karla (Jeff) Fuller, her son Robert Carter and daughter in law Jackie, and her son Jeffrey Carter and daughter in law Carrie. Also surviving her are many, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and family friends.

A visitation will take place between the hours of 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home of Byron, IL. Beginning at 12:00 PM Pastor Gary Cortese will lead at service in her honor at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home of Byron, IL. Immediately following the services at the funeral home, Patricia will be laid to rest along side her husband at Riverview Cemetery of Oregon, IL. Memorials are established in her name and may be directed to the Activities Director of Mt. Ascension Transitional Care of Cascadia of Helena, MT.