Sister Naomi N. Carter

Bush- Sister Naomi Nadine Carter, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 8:05 AM, Friday, January 18, 2008 at her home in Bush. In Fontenot, IN on August 11, 1925, Naomi Nadine Goshen was born to Roy Thomas & Thelma (Elliott) Goshen. She was so tiny and delicate that they carried her around on a little pillow and referred to her as a little doll, hence came her nickname, Doll. She was known as Doll throughout her school and adult years until becoming a pastor. Her family moved to Bush in 1930. She graduated from Hurst-Bush High School in 1943. She met her lifetime true love, Robert Carter, at the age of 16. He returned home from WWII in January of 1946 and they married a few days later on the 15th of January. They shared over 60 years of marriage until his passing on January 10, 2007. To this loving union were born two children, Robert J. Jr. and Linda Susan. Naomi gave her heart to the love of her life, the Lord Jesus Christ, in the hospital room of a very sick daughter in March of 1949. She promised to serve the Lord all the days of her life whether her daughter lived or died. She loved the Lord faithfully all her days living her testimony even until her departure from this life and entering her long awaited Heavenly home. She became a minister with the United Pentecostal Church International in 1955 and was ordained in 1981. She co-pastored in Westlawn, IL with Rev. Rita Medlin from 1971-1973, pastored in Colp from 1979-1989 and at Crossroads Tabernacle in Hurst from 1996 until her stroke in March 2006. She still served as Pastor Emeritus at Crossroads Tabernacle. Prior to pastoring, Sister Carter, worked as an Item Control Supervisor at Goldblatts, Department Store in Chicago from 1955-1973. Survivors include- Son & daughter in law- Robert J. & Renee Carter Jr. of Crestwood, IL Daughter & son in law- Linda S. & David Godfrey of Bush Six Grandchildren and their spouses: Melissa Zizas & husband Robert of Cresthill, IL Robert D. Carter & wife Suzie of Manhattan, IL Sandra Wyskochil & husband John of Mesa, AZ Melanie Noland & husband Kevin of Plainfield, IL Christopher Godfrey of Manhattan, IL Ryan Godfrey of Phoenix, AZ Eight Great Grandchildren: Christopher & Amber McNulty J.R. Wyskochil C.J. Godfrey Clayton & Madeline Noland Rachel Bassillion Michael Robert Carter Several nieces & nephews Dear friend- Mary Remember the Biscuits Nichols of Houston, TX Dear friend- Julie Kabella of Chicago She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother- William R. Goshen and one sister- Gloria Sedlacke. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at Crossroads Tabernacle Apostolic Church in Hurst. Rev. Terry Erwin will officiate. Revs. Linda Kyzar, Michael Glasco, Lois Erwin, Jack Jenkins, John Graham & Lloyd Dunaway will co-officiate. Burial will follow at Blairsville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-9:00 PM, Monday, January 21, 2008 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin and from 9:00 AM until time of service Tuesday at the church. Memorial donations are suggested to the Tupelo Childrens Mission in Tupelo, MS and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13th St./ Herrin, IL 62948. The family wishes to thank TIP Hospice, especially Jean Carter, dear friend and caregiver- Lilly Snider and dear minister friends- Rev. Lois Erwin & Rev. Linda Kyzar.