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Bessie Johnson Carter

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Death
6 Jun 2013 (aged 92)
Burial
Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
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Born in Yazoo City, Mississippi to Johnny and Vivian Johnson. She accepted Christ at an early age. "Meme" as she was known, was a true entrepreneur, with a heart of gold. She maintained several businesses throughout her life, and was one of the first female African-American business owners in Inkster. She opened Carter's Record & Variety Shop and was one of "Cardboard City's" first residents. She was truly "Big Mama" in the neighborhood, she did not mind lending a hand or sharing her wealth of knowledge.

She leaves to mourn her passing her 3 grandchildren, Tonia, Colston Jr. & Rhonda Glover, and Melvin Glover, 14 Great Grands, 7 Great Great Grands, family and friends.
Born in Yazoo City, Mississippi to Johnny and Vivian Johnson. She accepted Christ at an early age. "Meme" as she was known, was a true entrepreneur, with a heart of gold. She maintained several businesses throughout her life, and was one of the first female African-American business owners in Inkster. She opened Carter's Record & Variety Shop and was one of "Cardboard City's" first residents. She was truly "Big Mama" in the neighborhood, she did not mind lending a hand or sharing her wealth of knowledge.

She leaves to mourn her passing her 3 grandchildren, Tonia, Colston Jr. & Rhonda Glover, and Melvin Glover, 14 Great Grands, 7 Great Great Grands, family and friends.

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  • Created by: Anonymous
  • Added: Jul 17, 2013
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113963180/bessie-carter: accessed ), memorial page for Bessie Johnson Carter (31 Oct 1920–6 Jun 2013), Find a Grave Memorial ID 113963180, citing Knollwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Canton, Wayne County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Anonymous (contributor 46795196).