Donna Sue Carter was born November 19, 1953, in Borger, Texas to Jerry Hendon and Betty (West) Bagwell and passed away, surrounded by her family, Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at home in Hydro, Oklahoma, at the age of 64 years, 7 months, and 21 days.

Donna was raised in McLean and Groom, Texas and later attended Midland High School. On March 31, 1974, she married David Carter in Weatherford and made their home in Hydro. Donna worked as a nurse's aide and in 1987 earned her Licensed Practical Nursing degree from the Western Technology Center.   She worked as a L.P.N. for the Clinton and Weatherford hospitals, and later at the Clinton VA Center. Donna worked as a traveling nurse from 2007 to 2015 and also was an instructor for 8 years. She enjoyed car racing, playing Dominoes and cards, cooking, helping others, and her family time. Donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Hydro or Ostomy 2-1-1, 60 Vera Pl. McCloud, OK 74851.

Donna is survived by her husband of 44 years, David Carter of their home in Hydro, Oklahoma; her father, J.E. Hendon of Stephenville, Texas; two sons, Chuck Stewart and wife, Sherri of El Reno, Oklahoma and B.J. Carter and wife, Jill of Hydro, Oklahoma; three daughters, Jodi Dooley and husband, Ebb of Hydro, Oklahoma, Tammy Scott and husband, Johnny of Middleville, New York, and Tanya Hamlin of Hydro, Oklahoma; three brothers, Dave Hendon and wife, Dixie and Jerry Hendon and wife, Kris of Stephenville, Texas, Michael Hendon and wife, Connie of San Antonio, Texas, and Dennis Hendon and wife, Dawn of Sanger, Texas; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Bagwell; one son, Dammon Carter; and one daughter, Bobbi Jo Carter.