of Little Rock, AR
September 29, 1933 - May 22, 2021
On Saturday, May 22, 2021, Heaven's gate opened for Maylene Hagan Carter. Maylene was born in Stuttgart, Arkansas on September 29, 1933, to the late Chester and Dessie Hagan. She was greeted into Heaven by her husband, L. J. Carter; daughter: Melinda Kay Dorsey and four siblings.
She is survived by her youngest daughter, Tara Carter Kelley of Missouri along with one son-in-law, 5 grandchildren and their spouses, and 8 great-grandchildren.
After graduating Stuttgart High School in 1950, she went on to Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. After nursing school graduation in 1953, she began her career at the VA Hospital in Little Rock followed by Labor and Delivery at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock where she soon became Head Floor Supervisor. Many years later, she joined several doctors in their OB-GYN Clinics.
In 1982, L. J. and Maylene started J's Homecare Medical Supply until their retirement. Maylene loved teaching Sunday School and later holding precious babies in the nursery at First Baptist Church of Little Rock and Fellowship Bible Church of Little Rock.
Graveside services for family and friends will be 9:00am on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Forest Hills Memorial Park followed by a Celebration of Life at 10:30am at Little Rocks First Baptist Church, with Pastor Jonathan Curtis officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 62 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72212 or Southern Seminary of Louisville, Kentucky, 2825 Lexington Road, Louisville, KY 40206.
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5 Condolence(s)
JerryandSally Johnson
Saturday, May 29, 2021
Dear Tara,
We are so disappointed we cannot be present this morning to honor the Lord Serving life of your sweet Mom! Her friendship was such a blessing to us the past 45 years as she and your Dad served the Lord and as we were privileged to travel to many faraway destinations with our groups!
We love you and I also remember many joyous times with you!
Blessings and comfort is our prayer for you. Love Jerry and Sally
madeline floyd
Thursday, May 27, 2021
I will miss Maylene greatly. Not only was she one of my father’s nurses at his practice, she was also a friend. She was there through difficult times. The last being when my father was in Baptist. She was able to talk with me about his condition and comfort our family. I hope my mom and dad have been able to greet her in heaven. I know she will be popular. Prayers for her family.
Vicki & Russell Fox
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Maylene and I were some of the last of the 1st cousins in a large Hagan family. Our lives intertwined through the years as I was a nurse also and she was there in the delivery of both of our children. She was there also when I needed her so much with the home going of my sister. I will miss her greatly.
Rose Willshire
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Marlene was indeed a special lady!
I enjoyed working with her!
She made difficult situations easier!
I know you will miss her but I know she is rejoicing in heaven!
Martha Cullins
Monday, May 24, 2021
Maylene was a special lady, and I know she will be greatly missed. I will always remember working with her in the supper serving line at FBC. Please know you are in my prayers.