Judy Ann Carter

     Judy Ann Carter, age 82, of Pewamo, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Lithia, Florida surrounded by the love of her family.
     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Pewamo, MI, at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, June 12, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Darrel Kempf presiding. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Pewamo, MI. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, MI. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.
     Judy was born in Lansing, Michigan on December 17, 1943, the daughter of Leonard Llewellan and Lura Ilene (Ayling) Kimber. Judy Ann Kimber developed a love for Jesus and the Catholic faith at a very young age. She graduated from Resurrection High School with honors and married the love of her life, John Lee Carter. Over the years they built a flourishing farm with a home full of children, grandchildren, great-great grandchildren with love and laughter.
     Judy’s passion for the love of the Lord and music continued as she became an integral and familiar face at St. Joseph Parish. She participated in many active groups including Guitar Group, RCIA, Cursillo Movement, Veritas, and Alter society. She was a lector for many years and taught grade school Faith Formation and was instrumental in attaining released time from our Public School for that endeavor. During this time, she created lifelong memories and cherished friendships.
     She is survived by her daughter Dona and Jeff Keast; daughter Denise and Roger Arnesen, daughter Diana and Jim Giguere, son John and Kelly Carter, daughter Christine and Greg Morey, and son Jack Carter; grandchildren: Tiffany & Mike Ferguson, Kent & Christina Platte, Amanda & Jim Ferguson, Sean Keast & Jera, Renae & Jordan Goodman, Roger & Ashleigh Arnesen, Kyle Klein & Renee, Nick Klein &Willow, Michael Giguere, Nikki Giguere, Seth Carter, Travis Carter, Carter Morey, Havyn Morey, and Knox Morey; great-grandchildren: Ciara & Bryce Weber, Olivia and Alexa Ferguson, Nexton, Herman and Alec Platte, Austin & Dashira Ferguson, Michael, Jayde and Parker Ferguson, Branson, Sawyer, and Grady Goodman, Nelleigh, Nash, and Genevieve Arnesen, and Arlo Klein; great-great-grandchildren: Evelyn, Edynn, and Briggs Weber. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John Carter, grandson Brandon Klein, also her sister Kay Kindy.
     Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Goerge Chapel, Fowler, Michigan.