Mercedes Carter

November 24, 1916 - November 24, 2012

Mercedes R. "Mercie" Carter age 96 of Hillsboro died Nov. 24, 2012. She had resided in Hillsboro since 1962. On Dec. 24, 1943 she married Russell Carter while he was stationed with the Army Air Corps in Puerto Rico. He preceded her in death in 2000. She was a cafeteria worker with David Hill Elementary and Evergreen Jr, High in Hillsboro from 1971 until 1997. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Hillsboro. Mercdes was active in The High Steppers Dance Club at The Hillsboro Sr. Center. She is survived by son Ray Carter (wife Irina); sister Iris Rosada and two granddaughters - Katya Shapka and Natalya Carter. Funeral service 3:00 P. M. Sat. Dec. 1st at Donelson-Fir Lawn Memorial Center in Hillsboro. Private interment at Willamette National Cemetery. She will be buried with her husband.