Sandra Kay Carter

Sandra Kay Carter, lovingly known as Sandy, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 13, 2026, in Centerville, Ohio. She was born on April 5, 1951, in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, and will be remembered as a loving, caring, and truly one-of-a-kind woman whose spirited presence left a lasting mark on all who knew her.

Sandy was witty, spunky, and a true spitfire, with a sarcastic sense of humor that was unmistakably her own. She was special and remarkable in the way she moved through life, bringing personality, strength, and warmth to her family and friends. She enjoyed the simple pleasures that made life fun and full, including watching reality TV, playing Lotto tickets and Bingo, catching up on people’s lives on Facebook, and, most of all, spending time with her family.

She worked as a factory worker for DEUER Manufacturing until retiring in the early 2000s. Through the years, she built a life centered on hard work, love, and devotion to those closest to her. Of all the things she valued, her family stood above everything else and remained her proudest accomplishment and they lovingly called her Mamaw G. 

She is survived by her children, Shannon (Chop) Carter and Steffanie (Jason) Swinford as well as bonus daughter Denise Violet. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Lacy (Shaun) Vamos; Haley Swinford; Kaylyn (Ethan) Hardin; Adam (Jason) Swinford; Tucker Swinford; and Dallas Carter. Sandy was also blessed with great-grandchildren, Reed and Rylan, who added another generation of joy to her family. She is further survived by her sister, Sue Holland.

Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell; her father, William Shrout; her mother, Helen Welch; her son, Bryan Carter; her grandson, Ryan Carter; her sister, Pat Battles; and her brothers, Wayne Shrout and Mike Shrout.

Those who loved Sandy will remember her for her sharp wit, her lively spirit, and the deep love she carried for her family. Her memory will live on in the stories shared, the laughter she inspired, and the closeness of the family she cherished so deeply.