J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Carter, Iris M.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Iris May Carter, age 86, of Chester, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2008. Born in Richmond, VA, she was the daughter of the late Linwood and Sally Napier Sprouse. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church for approximately 60 years. Ms. Carter worked many years at the Chester Cleaners. She had a very warm and caring nature, and never met a stranger. She is survived by her children, Kay H. Magda and friend Bill Harper, of Chester, VA, Jerry W. Phinney and wife Gretchen, of Powhatan, VA; grandchildren, Al Hambright, Wayne Hambright and wife Brenda, and Tracy Collins and husband Ernie; great-grandchildren, Kendall Hambright, and Dylan Collins; and best friend, Katherine Hepburn. The family will receive friends at the Chesterfield Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. A graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 27, at 10 a.m. in Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

Jerry, Gretchen and family, We are so sorry to learn about your Moma passing away. She was such a precious little lady and I know you'll will all miss her smile. I remember her from the cleaners, gosh years ago, it seems, and she was just darling. Sorry we could not come to the service but know you were all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Jerry and JoAnn Robinson

Posted by: JoAnn Robinson at August 30, 2008 11:30 PM

Jerry, we were very sad to hear of the loss of your mother. Although we did not know her, the information about her life indicates that she was a very special person. We know that you and the family will certainly miss her, but we all must leave this earth at some point. We know that the warm memories of her life will be with you forever. Our thoughts are with you, Gretchen and the rest of your family. All our love, Chris & Kathy

Posted by: Chris & Kathy Hooper at August 29, 2008 06:53 PM

Dear Kay, Jerry, Gretchen, and families...Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you. We so wish we could be with all of you tonight and tomorrow as you come together with family and friends to remember, honor, and celebrate the life of Aunt Iris. We loved her so much, as did so many, many people. She was such a special lady! We have great memories of the fun and laughter we shared through the years, and her words of wisdom and loving care. Aunt Iris had such a strong faith in God and was faithful to walk with the Lord day by day; always giving Him the credit for the joy and strength that was in her...and now she is with her Savior and Lord, in perfect peace. We pray that God will comfort you with a peace that only He can give, and touch each of you in a very special and personal way. We love you all!

Posted by: Suzanne, Dennis, and Dana at August 26, 2008 07:47 AM