Deborah Young Carter

Deborah Young Carter, 71, of Salisbury, NC passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at Novant Health Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Debbie was born March 26, 1951 in Rowan County, NC to the late Dr. David Clyde Young Jr. and Lois Rogerson Young. She was a graduate of Boyden High School Class of 1969, St. Mary’s College Class of 1971 and Appalachian State University Class of 1973. Debbie worked as an Administrative Assistant at the family business of Summersett Funeral Home and served on the Board of Directors. She was also a homemaker who loved participating in her children and grandchildren's lives in any way needed whether through being PTA President, running concession stands, or being a chauffeur to many sporting events and activities; she was always their number one supporter in all they did. Debbie was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church where she served on various committees throughout the years such as Worship Committee, Altar Guild, the Funeral Committee and as a Wedding Director. She volunteered with the Rowan Regional Medical Center Auxiliary for many years, serving as Vice-President in 2006 and President in 2007 and as a committee member of the Rowan Regional Medical Center Foundation and the Patrons Ball which she Co-Chaired in 2006, she was also a board member of the Salisbury/Rowan Heart Fund Ball. Debbie was Co-founder of the Celebration of Life Breast Cancer Support group which she began after her first breast cancer diagnosis in 1997. She was active with Rowan County Relay for Life and had served as the county coordinator for the American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery Program. Debbie loved helping others and was active in so many projects in the Salisbury Community and loved helping others, she was a former board member for the Community Care Clinic. She enjoyed being a member of the Tea and Topics Book Club and the Brown Bag Readers. Debbie loved traveling with her family and friends and was always ready for a trip to Blowing Rock or a summer vacation with her family at Isle of Palms. She and Summie always had a trip planned and loved seeing the world with their special friends - especially the "athletes" in the group that would venture on tours and excursions above and beyond comfort levels sometimes. Mimi and Pop, as Corbin and Evan lovingly named Debbie and Summie, took the grandchildren to Disney and on two Disney cruises through the years and enjoyed every minute of seeing the world through their eyes. She loved any and all sports – especially cheering for the Carolina Panthers and was thrilled to have followed them to a Super Bowl (as prescribed by Dr. Brinkley after beating breast cancer for the second time in 2016). Even as she fought cancer this final time Debbie did not miss a dance recital and rarely missed her grandchildren’s basketball, softball or track events. Debbie’s family was her pride and joy. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 49 years, William “Summie” Summersett Carter; daughter, Kristen Carter Barber and husband Dennis and their children Corbin Paige Barber and Evan Scott Barber; son, Staton Summersett Carter and wife Carrie; sister, Cam Young Choiniere (Laurent); brother, David Michael Young (Ellen); brother and sister in law, Donald and Cathy Carter; nieces and nephews, Mary Beth Walker (Matt) and their children, Jackson, Eva, Paige and Sophie; James Carli (Meredith), Gina Zicchino (Anthony) and Ian Choiniere. Preceding her in death were her parents and nephew, David Scott Carter. The family would like to sincerely thank all of our extended family and friends for the love, prayers, support, meals, cards, visits and flowers during Debbie’s illness. We also wish to say thank you to Dr. Brinkley and the staff of the Novant Cancer Institute for their care and compassion, her visits to their office were always uplifting, Dr. Demming Ward for his care and friendship, and to the wonderful staff at the Novant Health Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House. A Celebration of Life service will be held at First United Methodist Church on Thursday (Dec 8) at 3 PM, conducted by Rev. Dr. Mark Conforti. The family will receive friends after the service in the church Fellowship Hall. The service will be live streamed and avaible to view later on the First United Methodist Church's youtube channel. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St., Salisbury, NC 28144 and Community Care Clinic of Rowan, 315 Mocksville Ave., Suite G, Salisbury, NC 28144. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Carter family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Deborah Young Carter

March 26, 1951 - December 5, 2022