Hazel Gurganus Carter, age 81, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Born in Enfield on April 18, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Quincy Eugene Gurganus and Nannie Hux Gurganus. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Leland Clester Carter; baby sister, Joyce Marie Gurganus; and brother, James Gurganus.

She is survived by two daughters, Nannette Carter and Vicky Carter, both of Rocky Mount; sisters, Evelyn Jarrett of Rocky Mount, Betty Strickland and Judy Barnes, both of Emporia VA. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held Saturday afternoon at Harvest Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Wood officiating. Burial followed at Pineview Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount.