Lela J. Carter, 43, of Meeker died Saturday.

She was born October 17, 1959, in Dallas to James and Rosa Carter.

She attended Meeker schools and Carter Seminary in Ardmore.

She was employed at Wolverine and was a member of the Sac and Fox Nation.

Ms. Carter was preceded in death by her father, James Carter; a brother, Andrew Carter and an aunt, Pauline Johnson Norman.

Survivors include her children, Tara Carter and Bradlee Coffee, both of Meeker; mother, Rosa Carter of Meeker; brothers and sisters, Delores Carter, Maxine Carter, Lois Carter, Letha Carter, Thomas Carter, Frank Carter and Larry Carter, all of Meeker; grandchildren, Darren Carter and Seinna Carter and numerous other relatives and friends.

Tribal rites will be 6:00 p.m. today at Rosa Lee Carter's home.

Graveside service will be 9:00 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Gene Harjo officiating.

Burial will follow at Wakolee Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral Service.