Mildred Haile Carter

Mildred Haile Carter was born February 27, 1928 in Jackson County, TN and she passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at her residence in Cookeville at the age of 95.

She was the daughter of L. Russ and Bessie Allen Haile.  She has a 35 year career with the Jackson County Bank and lived most of her 95 years in Granville, Tennessee where she was an active member of the community.  She loved her family, growing beautiful flowers, knitting, crocheting and travel.   She visited all 50 U.S. states, many Canadian provinces and transited the Panama Canal.  Mrs. Carter was a member of the Willow Ave Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by parents, husband, Alton Carter who died Sept. 8, 2009; daughter, Jeannie Carter Sprague; siblings, Evelyn Haile, Avo Haile Chambers, James Haile and William Haile.

Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Carter Dudney of Cookeville; grandchildren, Joshua Sprague (Samantha Earnhardt) of NC and Katie Sprague Larson of NC; great grandchildren, Nathan Teague, Kimberly Larson, Brandon Earnhardt and Evie Earnhardt all of NC.  Nieces and nephews also survive along with many friends.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 10 am to 11 am at Granville Cemetery.  Graveside service will be conducted at 11 am on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Granville Cemetery with Bro. Clarence Deloach officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Willow Meals at Willow Ave Church of Christ or Granville Cemetery.  This can be done by contacting the funeral home.

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  931-268-1550