Mrs. Dorothy L. Roseborough Carter

Mrs. Dorothy Louise Roseborough Carter was born on April 17, 1945, in Winnsboro, South Carolina.  She was affectionately known as “Dot.”  She was the third child of eight children to the late Willie Roseborough, Sr. and Josephine Barber Roseborough.  She departed this life on July 13, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.  Dot joined Good Hope Baptist Church at an early age.

Dot was educated in the public school of Fairfield County and graduated from Fairfield High School in 1963, and was crowned “Miss Fairfield High” during that year.  She attended Midlands Technical College in Columbia, South Carolina.  While attending college in Columbia, she met and married, Mr. Woodrow Leo Carter of Hopkins, South Carolina.  They resided in Columbia, where they raised one daughter.  Dot had an artistic flare to dibble and dabble in many things.  She sewed numerous outfits for her daughter which she wore to school daily and are reflected in every preschool and elementary school picture.  She took lessons to play the piano, harmonica, and guitar, and then found time to take crocheting lessons. Dot also taught herself how to play the recorder.  Dorothy also shared her religious comedic talents traveling by request and of her own desire, performing on many stages around town. She perfected the craft of basket weaving and displayed her pieces at the local library and won several first-place ribbons at the State Fair.  As a result of her unselfish and willing spirit, she freely gave her beautiful baskets away to her family and friends. Dot also donated one of her award-winning baskets to the Fairfield Alumni Association where it is on display.  In addition to all of those things, she is a published author. Dot’s poems and writings are published in a Columbia Writers Alliance book titled “Potpourri: A Collection of Literary Works”.  Another of her books is titled “My Grandfather Can Do Anything” inspired by her darling granddaughter who shared with her grandmother as a child all the things she experienced and learned with her grandfather as a young child. She enjoyed line dancing and was passionate about exercise and healthy eating.  For many years Dot engaged in three or four exercise classes in one day.  She would do a few classes in the morning, go home for lunch and then go right back to the gym.  During her weekly Health Ministry presentation at Good Hope Baptist Church, she would often bring in displays to show how much sugar is in most of the products we consume, especially sodas.  She was a financial expert in saving and managing money.  Her family always said she still had the first dollar she ever made from her first job.  Dot was a frugal shopper; not at all impressed by name brands like Maxwell House Coffee, Calvin Klein clothes, or La-Z-Boy furniture.  

Mrs. Dorothy Carter was a member of the Fairfield Alumni Association, Columbia Writer’s Alliance, and AARP.  While it may not have been membership, Dot traveled all over South Carolina line dancing with her friends until the wee hours of the morning, never getting tired.  

Dorothy’s beautiful eyes shined like a diamond when she spent time with her granddaughter and daughter.  One of her major goals was to demonstrate to her granddaughter the power of love, forgiveness, learning, and a high-quality education. Dot cherished every moment they spent together.  A day never passed without Andress and Dot talking on the phone multiple times.  Dot and Andress were best friends, but Alicia always said grandma was her best friend.  Dot was also grateful for her husband who took care of all of the home maintenance needs inside and out.  If she needed anything updated, repaired, or was in need of art supplies, Woodrow answered the call saying, “yes ma’am darling”.  

During her professional career, she received her Cosmetology license in 1989 and worked in the Hair Salon at White’s Department Store.  She worked for over 35 years as a Mental Health Specialist at Bryan’s Psychiatric Hospital.

Dot was preceded in death by:  her parents, Willie Roseborough and Josephine Barber Roseborough, four brothers, Charlie, Walter James, John Wesley, and Harold Anthony.

Mrs. Dorothy Louise Roseborough Carter leaves to celebrate her life and cherish her precious memories:  her husband, Woodrow Leo Carter; her daughter, Andress Devon Carter-Sims (Wayne); her granddaughter, Alicia Daiya Sims; one brother, Willie Roseborough, Jr. (Mae Hazel) of Winnsboro, SC; two sisters, Maggie R. Mobley (Les), and Josephine R. McConnell, both of Winnsboro, SC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, all of whom will miss her dearly.

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