Maxine Smith Carlton

Frances Maxine Smith Carlton, 99, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at her home. She was born January 10, 1913, to the late John Dudley and Viola Ennis Smith. She graduated from Spencer High School and attended Catawba College. She was predeceased on January 13, 1982, by her husband, Thomas Kern Carlton, whom she married September 6, 1934. Also preceding her in death was an infant daughter, Frances Maxine, in April, 1940; grandson, Ervin Eugene Lampert, III in 1991; and eight siblings. Mrs. Carlton was the oldest living continuous member of her church, First Baptist Church of Salisbury, to which she was devoted. She served in many capacities there, including several terms as a deacon and also on the Pastor Search Committee. She was a member of the Dorcas and Faithful Workers Sunday School Class and of Gold and Silver. She was very active in PTA when her children were in school, and in her garden club, giving numerous programs on herbs and flowers and volunteered with Rowan Regional Medical Center Auxiliary. In her early years, she enjoyed fishing and hunting excursions to the coast with her husband and was also an avid golfer. As the grandchildren started arriving, “Mamu” became a beloved and respected grandmother, ready to give wise counsel when requested. Survivors are: sons, Dr. Thomas Kern Carlton, Jr. (Mimi); John William Carlton (Elaine); and daughters, Meetta Carlton Lampert (Mack); and Martha Sue Carlton Lewis (Tommy); sister, Edith Smith Kenerly Holshouser; fourteen grandchildren, thirty-two great-grandchildren, and two great,great grandchildren. Service and Visitation: A service to celebrate Mrs. Carlton’s life will be held Sunday, October 14, 2012, at 3:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Salisbury, 223 N. Fulton St. Visitation will be at the church following the service. Interment will be in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Salisbury, NC, prior to the service. Memorials: Gifts in Mrs. Carlton’s memory may be made to First Baptist Church , 223 N. Fulton St., Salisbury, NC 28144; Baptist Children’s Home of North Carolina, Inc, P.O. Box 338, Thomasville, NC 27361; Rowan Regional Medical Center Foundation/Hospice House, 720 Grove St, Salisbury, NC 28144; or to the charity of the donor’s choice. The family would like to express appreciation to Dr. Amy Wilson and the staff of Rowan Regional Medical Center, Dr. Willard C. Thompson and the staff of the Lutheran Home, and all of her loving caregivers employed by Caring Hand of Salisbury, LLC. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Carlton family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Maxine Smith Carlton

January 10, 1913 - October 10, 2012