Deloris Carter was born on January 14, 1938, to the late Mary J. Carter-Crouch. God, in His infinite wisdom transitioned Deloris to the next realm of life on Thursday, December 22, 2022. Deloris was born in Eastover, South Carolina, and grew up in Columbia, South Carolina, where she attended public schools, and graduated from C.A. Johnson High School.

Her mother, Mary "Judge" preceded her in death in 2002. Later years around age 22, Deloris relocated to the District of Columbia to pursue her interest in nursing. She applied to University District of Columbia (UDC) and went on to graduate with a degree in Nursing. Deloris furthered her experience by applying her skills for a position in the UDC Nursing Program which was in partnership with D.C.'s renown St. Elizabeth Hospital located in Ward 8 in Washington, DC where she resided until her death. During her tenure at St. Elizabeth, she successfully completed the program which included sign language that allowed her to work with patients who was hearing and impaired. She retired years later as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

During her early adult years, she was a faithful member of Progressive Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ located in Columbia, S.C. where she was baptized and maintained her membership unto her passing. She frequently attended Covenant Baptist UCC in support of her goddaughter Deloris who sang in the choir growing up and joined the S.P.I.R.I.T. dance ministry alongside her daughter Elyse. Oh, how she loved to see both dance with grace and it warmed her heart.

Deloris was also known to family as "Beddie" or "B". She enjoyed reading books, listening to classical music, and loved writing poetry and biblical prayers, and short stories (see a few in her own writing as part of this obituary). She also took advantage of every morning to journal in her book of inspirational words and giving thanks to God. Deloris was known for providing words of encouragement and wisdom to all that knew her and loved to laugh. We are reminded that in the book of Proverb 17:22 "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Laughter is a gift from God. Laughter is a great way to stay encouraged" This is how Deloris lived her life by believing in her faith, and making people laugh. She always participated in her Ward 8 community by attending various civic meetings regarding upcoming changes regarding crimes in the neighborhood, and upgrades to housing for those less fortunate, along with retail establishments. She also was a member of the AARP Chapter #4870 Senior's Organization which she at times participated by volunteering her accounting skills which meetings were held at Covenant Baptist. Deloris also served as a true advocate for Ward 8 neighborhood's youth in assuring the city would insert a sidewalk from in front of her home in the 4100 block of Martin L. King Jr. Avenue leading up to Leckie Elementary School which this project was completed.

The most highlight of her life was when her and her mother adopted her god-daughter Deloris Carter who was named after her, and who migrated from Alabama to live with them in 1972 and resided with them until her adult life. Deloris truly believed in family sticking together, so her and her mom raised their relative the late Melvina Grant-Jones who gave birth to Kimberly Joy Jones.

Deloris was preceded in death by her mother Mary Crouch. Deloris is survived by her loving cousins Kimberly Joy Jones and Kevin Tucker both from Washington, D.C., Deloris Carter Miller (Everett) and daughter Elyse and a host of relatives and special dear friends.