Shelley Carter Obituary

The memory of Shelley Carter of Macon, Missouri, who passed away on May 14, 2026 at the age of 73, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Shelley had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Shelley may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Kenneth Porter and Leona Porter (Green); her husband Jerry Kenneth Carter; and her siblings, Jerry Porter and Janet Dorr (Porter).

She is survived by: her son Heath Carter (Ruth) of Trenton, MO; and her grandchildren, Alexandria Carter of Springfield, MO and Jerod Carter of Trenton, MO.

The family suggests memorials to Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.