ANITA CARTER

Anita Joyce Carter, affectionally known as Ms. Anita/Nonna/Nonna Boo, transitioned from this life on September 29, 2020. Ms. Anita was born to the union of Carl E. Jones, Sr and Mary M. Jones in Van Buren, Arkansas on October 25, 1955. Ms. Anita and her family later moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma where she attended and graduated from Muskogee High School, Class of 1973.

In 1978, Ms. Anita met and married her soulmate, Robert V. Carter, Jr. To this union, daughters Tamara and Stefanie were born. Living in Muskogee, Ms. Anita found her calling to work with children and youth. In 1983, she started her career with MCCOYS, where she served as a House Parent, Counselor and Supervisor. Ms. Anita and Robert later moved to Edmond, to be closer to their daughters. Ms. Anita continued her work with children and youth at the Oklahoma County Bureau of Juvenile Affairs. There she was a Detention Officer but soon promoted to several ranks of Supervisor. Proud of her professional accomplishments, she often spoke of how far she had come with just a high school diploma. With her heart of gold, Ms. Anita always commended respect with just her presence. After 25 years of serving children and youth, Ms. Anita decided to retire and move to Ft. Worth, TX. Her retirement allowed her to spend more time with her grandchildren and relax at home.

Ms. Anita is proceeded in death by her parents, siblings Carl E. Jones, Jr, Clarence Jones and David L. Jones. Those Ms. Anita leaves to cherish her memory are her soulmate, Robert, her brother Ronald Jones (Rhonda), her sister Connie Jones, daughters Tamara Leach (Les) and Stefanie Carter. Memories of Nonna/Nonna Boo will forever live on with her grandchildren Madisen, Raegan and Myles. She also leaves memories with a host of nephews, nieces, family, friends and co-workers.