Brenda D. Carter
April 28, 1953-February 28, 2023
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Brenda D. Carter, 69, passed away peacefully at the University of Virginia Hospital with family at her bedside. Born in Washington, DC on April 28,1953, she was the daughter of the late Frank Reginald Lee and Geraldine Carter.
Brenda was preceded in death by her brothers Reginald Carter, Thomas Carter, and Allen Carter. She was educated in the DC Public School System and was a proud mother of two children. Brenda was baptized at The Rising Sun Baptist Church in October 2009 by Reverend Fred Sales. Brenda was humble, genuine, kind, and compassionate. She loved to socialize and was well-known and well-loved by everyone in the community. She cared deeply about her family, cherished her friendships, and enjoyed being around children. She loved caring for her plants and playing games on her Grandpad.
Left to cherish loving memories of Brenda Carter are her son, Rothus (Ricky) Isaac Henderson, III and her daughter, Dominique McLaughlin; her devoted son-in-law, Shawn Shelton; her brothers, Francis Carter, Jesse Carter, Lloyd Carter, and Joseph Carter; her sisters Patricia Whiters and Mildred Carter. In addition to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and long-time friends.
A celebration of life will be held at Woodward Funeral Home located at 200 Fredericksburg Avenue, Louisa, VA on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 2pm. Services will be officiated by Reverend Fred Sales. Flower arrangements or plants can be sent directly to Woodward Funeral Home (540) 967- 0085.
Dominique,
We are so very sorry over the loss of your dear mother. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve your loss and celebrate her life. Megan and Jean
May God continues to bless you and your family. Brenda will always keep me smiling. My God welcome her compassion,generosity and her love for self as well as other into the forever kingdom. I love Ms. Mommy Brenda she is always in my heart, thoughts and prayers. See you again!
I offer my sincere condolences to Dominique and family. I continue to keep you all in my prayers that God will give you peace and comfort. To be absent from this world is to be present with Christ. Love you!
Dominique, you and your family have our deepest condolences. I will continue to lift you all up in prayer. May God continue to give you and your family strength, comfort and peace. Love you!
To the Carter family we are sending prayers and condolences.
Ernest and Clineth Graves
Take your Rest sweetie you was such a beautiful nice Lady 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿to your family
Dominique,
I am extending my sincere condolences to you and your family in the passing of your Mother. May God strengthen you during this time.
Love you, Ms. Gail
Sending you comfort and solace at this time, Dominique. You carry your mother’s bright light and spirit and we are here for you!
Dominique, I ache with you. I pray for God’s comfort, peace and grace to continue surrounding you. I love you.