Geraldine Nancy Carter

Geraldine Nancy Carter, 81, of Richmond, VA transitioned to her eternal home on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. She was affectionately known as Stix. She grew up in a two room “shack” in Fulton where she was determined to make a way out of no way. Which she did successfully as a single parent raising 5 “kids”. Her inspiration was Julia Trent Carter, whom she loved as a surrogate mother since she was 16 years old. Geraldine’s interest in health care and caring for others led her to pursue a career in nursing, in which she attended and graduated from the Medical College of Virginia School of Nursing and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She spent 41 years as a LPN at MCV hospital, working primarily in substance abuse and psychiatry. Her patients loved her brutally frank conversations with them. She felt it helped them with their recovery. At MCV, Geraldine became the Program Lead of a pilot substance abuse treatment unit called the Lighthouse. Over the years, she continuously received accolades and commendations from doctors, social workers, peers, and patients for her commitment to serving the least, the last, and the lost. Her dedicated patients often presented her with gifts, including a stunning portrait, routinely visited, or chatted with her during outings, where she encouraged them to continue their path to rediscovery. Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents, James Leroy Martin and Mary Coleman; four brothers; Clark Gable Martin, Thomas (Redd) Martin, Cordell Martin, William Lee Martin; and a sister, Mary Martin. Her surviving siblings are Bernice Brooks and Edith Valentine. Geraldine’s joy was being surrounded by her five kids, Tovia Edmonds, Jonathan Carter, William L. Carter IV, Annette Carter, and Jacquelin Imajo, son-in-law Erik and friends Jerry McLean and Deborah Gaines. She is also survived by her grandsons, Joseph Gay III, William Robinson, Alexander Brice, Javanta Carter, Brandon Carter, Wynton Carter, Javon Carter; granddaughters, Halani Gay, Sydney Allen, Danielle Graber; great grandsons, great granddaughters; a host of nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; cousins; other relatives, church family and longtime friends. Geraldine was an active member of Holy Rosary church where she was a member of the Ladies Sodality. She is loved and will be truly missed. Before she became homebound, she enjoyed being caught up in the “hype” of life. Geraldine loved shopping and became an avid collector of porcelain dolls and Mickey Mouse memorabilia. She had a bedroom dedicated to all things Mickey Mouse, which she affectionately called the Mickey Mouse room. She had a sharp tongue, but also gave compassionate words to many. When in need of help, she gave. When thinking of mom, we affectionately think of the Frank Sinatra song, I Did It My Way. At the time of her death, Geraldine was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Her remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 East Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222 where a viewing will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2024. There will also be a viewing held from 11 a.m. to 12 noon prior to service at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 3300 R. Street, Richmond, Virginia 23223 on Friday, November 22, 2024. The funeral services will immediately commence thereafter at 12 noon. Internment will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, 3101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, VA 23223, immediately following service. A repast will be held immediately following Internment. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank all for their outpouring of support and prayers through this difficult time.

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Geraldine Nancy Carter

January 23, 1943 - November 13, 2024