Lowndes County GaArchives Obituaries.....Carter, Helen Frances Clements June 7, 2014
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The Berrien Press - June 11, 2014

 Helen Frances Clements Carter was born September 24, 1924, to Hode and Alma May 
Clements of Ray City. She went to be with Jesus on June 7, 2014.
 She was married for more than 53 years to Lawrence L. Carter who precedes her 
in death. Also preceding her in death are her granddaughter, Kellie McDonald, 
and her grandson, Stephen P. Buffaloe.
 She is survived by her daughter, Laurel and her husband, Eddie “Buck” Thomas of 
Valdosta; her son, Lawrence “Larry” Carter of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; her 
daughter Sherry and her husband, David Buffaloe of Columbia, TN; six 
grandchildren, Leslie McDonald Johnson (Ben) of Evansville, IN, Glen McDonald 
(Kelli) of Valdosta, Michael Buffaloe (April) of Hahira, Matthew Buffaloe of 
Columbia, TN, Lindsey McDonald Mendoza (Mark) of Hahira and John Skye Thomas of 
Valdosta; 10 great-grandchildren, Danielle  Taylor of Valdosta, Caleb Adkins of 
Blountstown, FL, Olivia, Emma and Jackson McDonald of Valdosta, Aiden and Seth 
Mendoza of Hahira, Micah and Asher Buffaloe of Hahira and Bentley Thomas of 
Valdosta; one great-great-granddaughter, Isabelle Taylor of Valdosta; Also, she 
is survived by her ‘adopted children’ Sharon and Sam Rothenberger of O’Brien, FL 
and Margarette Demps; dear friend, companion and caregiver of Valdosta; several 
nephews and a niece.
 She graduated from Valdosta State College and taught school for approximately 
25 years both at Ray City and Pine Grove School in Lowndes County. She 
especially loved science and anything to do with nature. She was an active 
member of Morningside Baptist Church from 1975 until her health declined. She 
was involved with the Young At Heart, Vacation Bible School, and serving 
Wednesday night suppers. For years she was known as the “Birthday Girl” or “Card 
Lady” as she sent 30-40 birthday cards every month. She and her husband were 
frequent visitors at the Nursing Homes in Valdosta and Lakeland to spread God’s 
Word and made special efforts to visit patients who had no other visitors. She 
was an avid fan of basketball, especially that of the Chicago Bulls with her 
favorite player being Noah. She was a genealogy buff being a member of the 
Huxford Genealogy Society for many years and a member of the Daughters of the 
American Revolution for 32 years.
 Funeral services were held June 10 at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Carson McLane 
Funeral Home with the Revs. Wayne Robertson, mike Everson and Hugh DeLoach 
officiating.
 Burial followed at McLane River Memorial Gardens.
 Carson McLane Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
 
 

 
 



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