Peggy Jean Carter

Peggy Jean Carter of Pine Island, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at the age of 80.

Peggy (Fletcher) was born on October 3, 1946 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to parents Arthur and Ardell (Boushley) Fletcher. She was proud to be one of 7 children, and loved all of her brothers and sisters deeply.

Although Peggy was born with intellectual disabilities, she faced life with an unwavering spirit of love and joy. A kind heart always ready to give you a hug. Peggy was a strong willed, and determined person in life and that carried on until her final days.

Peggy married Howard Carter on July 21, 1990 and they enjoyed life together until October 19, 2021 when he passed away.

Peggy loved the simple things in life and was passionate about coloring beautiful pictures in her coloring books, watching old movies, going out for meals to enjoy her favorite foods and taking care of her cat, Daffodil.

Peggy is survived by her sisters, Patty (Fletcher) Swanson of Taveres, FL, Sherry (Bob) Schwartz of Pine and brothers, Terry (Sallie) Fletcher of Woodstock, GA and Brian Barber of Cape Coral, FL as well as many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Carter; brother, Danny Barber and sister, Pam Haase.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Peggy will be remembered for her sweet innocence, kindness and love for others.