Cottie Mae Carter was born August 24, 1938, in Montgomery, Alabama to Ms. Inell Jackson and Mr. Cleve Carter. She was a woman of God at Progressive Baptist Church on 63rd and Quincy Ave. for many years. She moved to Cleveland, OH in 1965 with her 4 kids and Solomon Foy Sr. She worked at McDonald Nursing home for many years while raising a total of 6 children all together.
Cottie as a woman of great strength and faith. This was demonstrated in the way she raised her children and grandchildren. GOD BLESS HER SOUL! Cottie enjoyed cooking, playing cards, and having a fun time with family with everyone she loves. She loved to see the smiles on everyone’s faces. Cottie opened her home to anyone that was in need. Her heart was just that big. She would feed you and give you that “motherly” love in a language that only we knew of.
Cottie Mae was a fighter! She battled cancer, but never lost her faith in God. She departed this life for her heavenly home on Sunday October 15, 2022, at 8:15pm. The life of Cottie Mae Carter will not die but lives on in the fond memories of those whose lives she touched and loved. She leaves to cherish her memory with her 5 children, Felita Carter, Darryl Carter, Steve Carter, Solomon Carter Foy (Michelle), and Lashawn Carter (Sharon). Grandchildren; Laura Carter, Salice Hartfield, Tyler Hartfield, Jarrett Timely, Mahogany Foy, Solomon Allen, Sierrea Carter, Sharon Tutt, Lashawn Carter Jr., and Simone Carter. 10 great grandchildren and many other family and friends.
Cottie is preceded in death by her parents, Inell Jackson and Cleve Carter. Daughter Tara Carter. Siblings, brother Cleve Carter and sister Joann Carter.