Rosina McDonnell Carter Obituary

We bid farewell to Rosina McDonnell Carter in Roanoke, Virginia, born in Memphis, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 10, 2025 at the age of 98. Rosina McDonnell touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rosina McDonnell Carter to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Katharine Lewis McDonnell and Paul McDonnell; her daughter Mary Lewis Carter; and her husband Dean Carter. She is survived by: her children, Frances Stephens (Nicholas), Katharine Kerrane (Kevin), Clem Carter (Georgia), Tom Carter (Suzanne) and Mary Farrell (Francis); her grandchildren, Patrick Kerrane (Brittany), Michael Kerrane (Kate), Kate Andresen (Ulf), Dean Carter (Deepthi), Jessica Carter Fox, Thomas Carter, Carter Farrell and Elizabeth Farrell; her sister Patricia Hamer (Bob); and her sister-in-law Janet McDonnell. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Remembrances may be given to the St. Mary's Catholic Church Building Fund, or to the Dean and Rosina Carter Endowed Scholarship in Art (884039), Virginia Tech Foundation, Blacksburg VA 24061.