Ouida Williams Carter walked into the arms of her Savior on April 24, 2024.  She is survived by her devoted husband Robert Carter, daughters Christina (Shelly) Dakin and Laurie Dupuy, son Kevin Mizell and predeceased by her sons Michael Mizell and William (Frankie) Mizell.  She is also survived by her stepdaughters, Dr. Carol Moreno and Kathy Birth, daughter-n-laws, Karen Mizell (Frankie), Vicki Mizell (Michael) and foster daughter Rieda Nanney.  Ouida was so proud of her seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, step grandchildren and step great granddaughter and many others that knew her as Grandma Ouida, Nanney, Aunt Ouida and dear friend.

Born in Frostproof, Florida, Ouida moved to Myakka City as a young girl.  She often talked about growing up around the orange groves with her nine siblings.  A graduate of Sarasota High School, she loved substitute teaching for many years teaching many kids who grew up in Myakka City. She moved to North Carolina in 1976 and retired as a food caterer.  While in North Carolina, she was very active in the Pleasant Gap Baptist Church singing in the choir. She moved back to Florida in 2006 and was equally active in the Myakka City Methodist Church singing in the choir and was the acting Chairwoman of the church scholarship fund. One thing anyone could know after meeting her was that she loved kids.  She especially loved the Lord and wanted everyone else to love the Lord too.

Ouida will be profoundly missed, but her spirit will continue to guide and inspire all who were blessed to know her.

Services to honor and celebrate the life of Ouida Williams Carter will be held on Tuesday, April 30th at Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes 50 N Hillsborough Ave, Arcadia, FL. Visitation services are at 10:00-11:00, Services at 11:00.  Following the service, the burial will be at Joshua Creek Cemetery in Arcadia.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her honor to the Wee Care Christian Academy or the Myakka City Methodist Church both at the address of PO BOX 178, Myakka City, Florida 34251.

Online condolences can be made at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes & Cremation Services have been entrusted with the arrangements.