Athaleen Carter, age 81 of Dayton, OH, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Athaleen was born May 6, 1931 in Harlan County KY to the late Chester Reed and Mary Allen Reed, also of Harlan County, KY.
Athaleen worked outside the home for a time, but excelled at being a homemaker and caregiver to multiple branches of her family. She could never say no to a family member.
Friends and family are invited to gather for viewing from 2:00 - 3:00 pm Monday, February 18, 2013 at Landmark Baptist Church on Needmore Road where funeral services will immediately follow.
Athaleen leaves behind her previous husband Robert Carter, a son, Jack Reed and daughter Donna West. Her grandchildren are Jack L Reed, Chad R. Reed, Jamie G. West, Samantha L. West, Sabrina N. West, Toni M. Mesarosh, Ashley E. Burns and Jocob Burns. Great-grandchildren are Brittney Reed, Paige Reed, Taylor Reed, Justin Reed, Joshua S. Mesarosh and Eric Mesarosh. Great-Great-grandchild Carson Taylor and Maximus Hull. Others include Mike, Dale and Renee Felty and special friends Anna Hughes Eddie Barrett.
"What we do for ourselves dies with us, what we do for others and the world remains for an eternity"