Helen Carter, age 103, of Texarkana passed away March 19, 2026. She was born January 21, 1923, in Neshoba County, Mississippi to Floyd and Alma Willis.

She was a Baptist and worked as a secretary.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Carter; siblings and her daughter in law, Sandra K. Carter.

Survivors include her son, Jay Carter and wife Brenda of Texarkana, TX; daughter Cathy Shrophire and husband Tommy of Terry, MS; grandson, David Carter and wife Charla of Maud, TX;  great grandson, Blake Carter; step grandchildren, Kimberly Lefferman and husband Travis and Larry Brian Huddleston and wife Shannon.

Graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens.