Nora Bessie Carter

Nora Bessie Carter, 93, of 13761 Chester L Road Pekin passed away at 4:55 pm Sunday, December 23, 2007 at her home. Bessie was born April 26, 1914 in Green Valley, IL to Pearl Everett and Esther Frances Jackson Rakestraw. She married Charles Harold Carter on June 9, 1934 in Peoria, IL. He passed away on December 10, 1996. Preceding her in death are her husband and one brother. Surviving are: one son, James H. (and Donna) Carter of Pekin; one granddaughter, Linda (and Kenneth) Wiseman of Pekin; three great grandchildren, Amanda (and Jarod) Munsell of Manito, IL, Aaron and J.J. Wiseman both of Pekin; two great great grandchildren, Rhiley and Jordan Munsell of Manito; two sisters,Etta Dalcher and Edna Mae Wynkoop both of Pekin; a special caretaker, Doris Bartels of Pekin. Bessie loved to cook for her family.