Carolyn Sue Dickson Whiting Carter

Carolyn Sue Dickson Whiting Carter, of Hazen, Ark., passed away March 15, 2015. Carolyn was born Sept. 10, 1939 to Ray and Lois Dickson of DeWitt, Ark. She was a Christian woman known for her smile and love for God, her family, and her friends. Carolyn was a member of the Ruth Barrett Fox Federated Women's Club, served on the Hazen City Council, a Razorback fan, and a faithful member of the Hazen First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and was on several committees. Carolyn was the devoted wife of Jerry Dee Carter and loving mother of Sammy Ray Whiting and Carrie Susan Carter. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe Lee Whiting; and a grandson, Jerry Logan Beckwith. Carolyn is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Jerry Dee Carter of Hazen; son, Sammy Ray (Nancy) Whiting of Gillett; daughter, Carrie Susan Carter of Hazen; brother, Donald Ray Dickson (Shiela) of Monroe, La.; son-in-law, Jon Beckwith of Hazen; grandsons, Austin and Barrett Whiting and Blake Beckwith; as well as a host of loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. Carolyn's loving smile, laughter, and beauty will be missed, for she was the epitome of a true southern lady. Visitation will be Monday, March 16, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the Hazen First Baptist Church. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.