Nellie Ruth Forsyth Carter

Nellie Ruth Forsyth Carter, 85, of Adamsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, at Adamsville Healthcare.
Nellie was born November 2, 1939, the daughter of the late Mary Smith Forsyth and Wilson Forsyth. She was married to Larry Carter, who survives.
Nellie worked most of her life as a florist, creating beautiful arrangements for both joyful and sad occasions. She enjoyed all things involved with art. Drawing, painting and needlework were some of her hobbies.
Nellie was a member of the Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Savannah.
Along with her husband, Larry, she is survived by her sons Allen Cook (June) of Savannah, Keith Cook (Rachel) of Adamsville, her daughters, Vicki Todd (Ronnie) of Adamsville, and Shannon Ricks (Richard) of Decatur, Alabama, and her sister, Reda Plaxico of Corinth. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by her granddaughter Jennifer White, three brothers, Ralph, Billy and Donald Forsyth, and her sister, Sue Morrow.
Memorial services were held on Friday, May 23, at Associated Family Funeral Home Chapel in Adamsville.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church building fund in her memory. Donations may be mailed to Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 6095 Hwy 226, Savannah, TN 38372.