Dolores Ann Carter's Obituary
Dolores Ann Carter, 64, of Albemarle peacefully passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center. Her funeral service will be at 1 PM on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care Chapel of Locust, officiated by Pastor Chuck Overcash. Burial will follow in Oakboro Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until 12:30 PM at the Locust campus prior to the hour of service.
Dolores was born in Wilkes County on July 18, 1960 to the late Herman and Lucille Hart.
She is lovingly survived by her daughter Christina Vanderburg (Robert Weirich) of Kannapolis and her son Robert Vanderburg (Bonnie) of Enochville. Those also left to cherish her memory are grandchildren, Aaron Vanderburg, Zayne Vanderburg, Maverick Heilig, and Carter Weirich, brother Dexter Hart, and sister Wanda Wyatt.
Dolores is preceded in death by her husband Terry Carter in 2012, daughter Melissa Vanderburg, and brothers, Alfred Hart and Scott Hart.
Dolores was a great mother and grandmother. She loved to help others and never met a stranger. Her favorite hobbies were crafting and shopping. She loved all things purple. Dolores enjoyed traveling to the beach and the mountains. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her!
In lieu of flowers, memorial can be sent to Stanly County Humane Society. (2049 Badin Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001) or West Stanly Christian Ministries (100 S Love Chapel Rd, Stanfield, NC 28163)
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Locust is serving the Carter family.
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