Social worker, teacher
PHILADELPHIA — Delores I. Pollard Carter died at home Jan. 11. She was 80.
Born and reared in Princeton, she was educated in the Princeton public schools.
During her high school years she was the assistant organist at First Baptist Church, sang in the choir and was the pianist for the Sunday school.
Mrs. Carter graduated from New York University in 1948 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and in 1954 with a master’s degree in education.
She was a social worker in New York City and taught for over 30 years in the Wilmington, Del., and Philadelphia public school systems.
After retirement, she volunteered one day a week for 19 years as a recorder for the blind and visually impaired. Also, on a weekly basis, she was a volunteer for 15 years at Children’s Hospital working directly with children. She also worked with adult students in a literacy program.
During her leisure time she enjoyed reading, sewing, gardening and playing the organ.
Daughter of the late Wayne and Eloise Pollard, she is survived by her husband of 52 years, Louis H. Carter; sons and daughter-in-law Mark Carter of Baltimore and Richard and Marla Carter of Wilmington, Del.; sister Arden Pollard of Princeton; grandchildren Jordan and Hannah Carter; special friends Elaine Barnes, Margaret Freeman and Rebecca Yenawine; and many other family members.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 827790, Philadelphia, PA 19182-7790; Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 919 Walnut St. – F-15, Philadelphia, PA 19107; or Wissahickon Hospice of UPHS, 150 Monument Road, Suite 300, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.
