Debra Kaye Harvey Carter, 44, of 111 13th St., passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at her home.

Born in Cherokee County, Ms. Carter was a daughter of the late Nickus Fay and Margie Peterson Harvey. She was a former textile employee, a member of Faith Baptist Church in Shelby, and a loving mother and friend who cared about her family dearly.

Surviving are her companion, Billy Cogdell, of the home; her sons, David Carter and Mitchell Carter, both of Gaffney; a sister, Janet Rogers of Blacksburg; two brothers, Donnie Harvey and Steve Harvey, both of Gaffney; and three grandchildren.

Services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 3 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with the Revs. John Barry Goodman and Bruce Randolph officiating. Burial will follow in Frederick Memorial Gardens.

Visitation was held Tuesday, Aug. 19, from 7-9 p.m. at Shuford-Hatcher Funeral Home at Frederick Memorial Gardens.

The family is at the residence.

Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Baptist Church, 2738 S. Post Road, Shelby, N.C. 28152.

Arrangements by Shuford- Hatcher Funeral Home at Frederick Memorial Gardens.