Sandra Diane Carter, 67, of Avon Park went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Sandra was born on September 16, 1955 in Memphis, Tennessee and was the daughter of Gladys (Matlock) and Marvin Bounds. She has been a resident of Highlands County since moving from Hahira, Georgia in August of 1980. After moving here, she and her husband went into the real estate business helping countless families buy and sell homes. Sandra was of the Baptist faith. She loved to spend time with her family and friends anytime they could get together.

Sandra is preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Gladys Bounds and her brothers Marvin "Buddy" Bounds and Jack Bounds as well as her father-n-law Aulie Carter.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years Ronnie; her sons Ron Carter (Amanda) of Tampa, Jason Carter (Jennifer) of Clermont, daughter Heather Carter–Harris (Markland) of Sebring; 6 grandchildren, Austin Carter (Cameryn), Kaleb Carter (Briar), Markland "Junior" Harris, Jr, Ava Carter, Miranda Oliveros, Caden Carter; great granddaughter Graysan Carter; sister, Linda Kautzman of Valdosta, GA; mother in law, Betty Carter of Lake Placid; sister in laws, Becki Williams (Kenny) of Ocala, FL, Cindy Mercer (Lee) of MacClenny, FL, and brother in law, Keith Carter (Julie) of Melbourne, FL.

A funeral service to celebrate Sandra's life will be held at Scott Seawinds Funeral Home located at 504 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, FL, with Pastor Dustin Woods officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00–11:00 AM on Monday, August 28, 2023. The service and entombment will follow immediately afterwards.

After the service, there will be food and fellowship at the Century 21 Advanced All Service office located at 1843 US Hwy 27, Sebring, FL.