Hattie Ann Carter
May 1, 1930 ~ January 19, 2021
Hattie Ann Carter was born in Daingerfield, TX on May 1, 1930, to the late Bishop Sham Mason and Virginia Cleora Hood. She attended Mt Zion Elementary and Mt Moriah Jr High where she excelled in all her subjects and served as a class officer. She continued her education at JJ Rhoads High school.
She was the fourth child born into the Mason family. She grew up in a Christian home where moral values, hard work and a love for God were instilled in her. Growing up in a household with five other siblings, she developed her skills in baking, nurturing, and house cleaning.
She later met and married Winfred Lee Carter and to this union there were eight children, one preceded her in death.
She worked many years at the Mt. Pleasant Hospital, but the tenure of her work experience was as a custodian at West Elementary where she was affectionately known as MISS HATTIE! She joined the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church where she served faithfully for over fifty years. She served as President of the Usher Board for 40+ years, and she also worked with the kitchen staff and the benevolence committee.
She was a pillar of the community and often visited the sick and shut-in. She was well-known for her baking skills and she was famous for her peanut butter cookies, sugar cookies, sweet milk icing cake and German Chocolate cake.
Last but not least Mother Carter was a fashion diva who styled the latest church hats, church suits, shoes and jewelry.
She was preceded in death by: her parents Bishop Sham Mason, Virginia Cleora Hood, and Leona Mason, her husband Winfred Lee Carter, her son Breanard Carter, her siblings, Elizabeth Bell Bryson, John(Buddy) Mason Sr., and Bishop Mason Jr., grandchildren Paul Watson Jr. and Corey Peel.
She leaves to cherish her memories: sons, Bishop Paul Watson (Stella), Charles Mason, Kenneth Carter (Kellye), daughters, Queen Wilson (Curtis), Cherron Smith (Tony), Carolyn Traylor (OJ), LaSondia DeBase (Dan Michael).
She also leaves to cherish her sisters Mary Britt & Mattie Edney. Sister in laws, Jean Mason, Vivian Betts, Ouida Hatten, & Lillian Grimes; 27 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grand Children and 6 Great-Great Grand Children, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends One special nephew Clarence Frazier and a special niece Stephanie Loretta McGill
Muh’s Pearls of Wisdom were:
”Right always win”, “The Lord knows best”, “Put in an honest day’s work and leave no question on the table”, “If you be good then good things will come to you”, “A warning comes before destruction” and “Be sweet and not bitter”.
Muh loved to sing “I always feel like somebody’s watching me!”, and may she watch over each and every one of us as her legacy continues to live within us.
Mrs. Carter will lie-in-state from 12:00 until 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2021 in the chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a wake from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday evening. Due to Covid-19 the family request those attending the wake please wear a mask.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.
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I’m going to really miss you Aunt Hattie Ann! Take your rest. I’m gonna try to make those peanut butter cookies just the way you told me to. Love you!
I give my sincere condolences to the family. Praying for strength for all of you
Lord Help
My family send our deepest condolences. We love you all and continued prayers for all.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MAY God BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. THE DOUGLAS & RANSOM FAMILY
Sending many hugs and prayers to the family!
Sorry that we are unable to attend but you have our deepest sympathy. We pray beautiful memories of a life well-lived will comfort you in the days ahead.
Deepest Sympathy,
Lillian Grimes, Clarice Moore and family
Mary C.,
It has always been a pleasure hearing about your dear sister, Hattie. As a former Bishop College classmate and Bishop Ladies Lunch Bunch, in recent years, please accept my sincerest condolences. Know that Hattie rejoices, Eternally.
With heavy hearts we heard of Muh's passing and it is a great loss for this world. Although its hard to not be selfish in that way I think of all that she has gained in her transition. She is where we all strive to go as Christians and has been reunited with loved ones she hasn't seen. She is fully restored and whole and lives with Our Father where we should all strive to go as Christians. To the family and everyone that Muh touched we are praying for you because we know her absence is felt. We love you and God Bless you all.
Annette, Maxi aka Shun and Nikki
Just want you guys to know that I love you and I'm praying for you as well…
Latricia Johnson-Jones
Will always remember her visiting the sick, her straightforwardness and learning how to drive in senior years. She is already missed.
Please accept our deepest condolences. May the prayers, blessings and love give you comfort. Sincerely, Blakey and Tom
Sending condolences from my family to yours we all love Miss Hattie Ann and It always was a pleasure to see her when we visited. Now she can rest in peace she’s there with Mildred and Mama Dossie. Rest In Peace Miss Hattie Ann
I have a lot of fond memories of Aunt Hattie Ann. She will be missed!
My thoughts and prayers are with her children and the family!
We love you Aunt Hattie! Rest in heaven!
Sending all my love met you once and loved every moment we had together. Rest well Muh????????
Kenneth,
My heartfelt condolences for you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers Classmate.
A very, very special Lady. Aunt Hattie, will be missed. I thank GOD for the unique experience and privilege of knowing her.
The family of Bedie and Julia Young would like to express our sincere condolences to the Carter family in the loss of Mrs. Hattie Ann Carter. She touched our lives in such a kind and loving way. Mrs. Hattie was something special and leaves us with beautiful and lasting memories. The Youngs will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead.