Shirley Carter, 82, of Indianapolis, passed away on February 18, 2019. She was born on November 24, 1936 in Indianapolis to the late Samuel and Mary Ping. Shirley was a loving mother and dedicated homemaker. She was a member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Carter. Visitation will be Friday, February 22, 2019 in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home from 11:00 to 1:00 pm. Graveside services will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Survivors include her sons, Steve and Roger (Donna) Carter; daughters, Kathy Carter and Carole (Tony) Maddox; brother, Sam Ping; 1 grandchild; 2 great grandchildren.