Clara Jo Cartrette: Tabor City

1940 – 2026

     Clara Jo Cartrette of Tabor City passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, in Loris Rehab and Nursing Center. She was 86.

     Born July 25, 1940 in Horry County, she was the daughter of the late Clayton Dewey Jernigan and Cecil Lavern Bell Jernigan.

     She is survived by two daughters, Marcia “Marti” C. Hardee (Ricky) of Loris and Kelly C. Ivey (Anthony) of Tabor City; two grandsons, Brennan Ivey (Emily) of Tabor City and Brady Ivey of Daniel Island; one great grandson, Caden Ivey; and nieces and nephews.

     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Russell “Rusty” Gregory Cartrette; and two brothers, Franklin “Frank” D. Jernigan and E. Wayne Jernigan.

     A celebration of life service was planned for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Tabor City Baptist Church.

     Family planned to receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall.

     In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605, here; or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516 Topeka, KS 66675, here.

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