Bath, NC – Dana Meekins Carter, age 55, of Credle Drive, Bath, NC died February 15, 2020 at Vidant Beaufort Hospital. She was born March 22, 1964 in Elizabeth City, NC to Lois Lee Johnson Meekins and the late Preston Ferrell Meekins. Dana was a graduate of Currituck County High School and went on to earn a degree in cosmetology. She later also earned her degree as a certified nursing assistant. She worked at Sentara Nursing Center in Barco, NC for several years. She was a compassionate caregiver and was much loved by her patients and co-workers.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by a daughter, Maria Carter Fronius of Chesapeake, VA; two sons, Wesley Carter (Diana) of Tampa, FL and Jordan Carter (fiancée Erin Sousa) of Coinjock, NC; three grandchildren, Briella Fronius, Myla Fronius and David Fronius, III; a brother, Jackie Meekins of Bath, NC; three sisters, Jeanne Murray, Cathy Forbes and Iris Meekins all of Coinjock, NC. She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Wayde Preston Meekins.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Twiford Memorial Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Susie Fitch-Slater. Burial will be in Meekins Cemetery, Colington, NC. The family will receive friends at her mother’s residence, 142 Waterlily Road, Coinjock, NC. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Carter family. Online memorial condolences may be sent to the family at www.TwifordFH.com.
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