Rutha Mae

Carter

RUTHA MAE CARTER was born on May 22, 1933 to the late Rosie Lee and Charlie Carter in Brunswick, Georgia. She was affectionately called Ruth throughout her life and departed this life on July 30, 2025, at the age of 92. Ruth graduated from Risley High School in Brunswick, Georgia, and was a graduate of Seton Hall University in Newark New Jersey as a nurse. She worked at Christ Hospital in Jersey City, New Jersey, and various other medical facilities throughout her medical career. She was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church, Red Bank, New Jersey, for over 60 years and was active until her health declined. Ruth also volunteered at Lunch Break in Red Bank, New Jersey, helping serve the underprivileged.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, including her twin sister Ruby Byrd, Vernal Walker, Pauline Young, Elizabeth Ervin and Doris Harris; and her granddaughter Theresa Wilson.

Ruth leaves to mourn her devoted son, Gary Odell Wilson of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, and his friend, and her caregiver, Yvonne Starks; granddaughter Tehesha Wilson of Hampton, Virginia; adopted grandson Rashad Jackson of Neptune, New Jersey; great-grandson Kasir Hicks of Hampton, Virginia; and great-granddaughters Bella and Caddy Jenks of Eatontown, New Jersey; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends