Obituary - Naomi McCullough Carter

CARTER, Naomi “Noni” McCullough, passed away January 12, 2021. Noni was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Nellie McCullough; sisters, Rose, Myrtle and Margaret; brother, Charles; and husband, Ottie Vincent Carter Jr. She is survived by her twin sister, Ruth "Uchie" Edwards (Thomas); daughters, Patricia Lynne Carter and Rebecca Carter Young (Walter); granddaughters, Kathryne Young Yates (Russell), Kelly Elizabeth Young and Amanda Carter Fritts (Thomas); great-grandchildren, Isla and Ryder Yates; as well as numerous loving nieces and nephews. Noni was raised on Oregon Hill and attended Binford Middle School and John Marshall High School. She married Ottie, her neighborhood paperboy who lived across the alley from her and their families shared a party line. Noni and Ottie enjoyed time with their best friends, Rosewell and Ed. Noni was a kind-hearted, devoted mother and grandmother. She was an excellent cook and hosted countless family meals. She was a longtime member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Her family is thankful for all of the selfless caregivers at Our Lady of Hope. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 11220 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23059.