Lillie Irene Carter 89 of 9 Spencer Street, Dolgeville, went to be with her Lord Wednesday evening September 10th, 2014 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown where she had been a patient since August 17th. At the time of her passing she was comforted with the love and support of her daughter and son in law at her side, and her companion and best friend "Pip". Lil, as she was known, was born in the Town of Keevil, Arkansas on June 20, 1925 the daughter of Arthur and Dolly Young who loved and adored her. Her paternal parents were William and Lilly (Sheffield) Rice. She came to this area in 1953 where she was first employed by the General Electric Company of Utica, where she served as a shop steward until their closing many years ago. She then was employed by the Dolgeville Central School as a bus driver for many years. While driving bus she earned the respect of all of the students and many would recall their riding on her bus throughout the years. Lil was a devout Christian by faith. Along with the love of the outdoors, she enjoyed camping, fishing, singing and playing her guitar. While residing in Arkansas she was a member of the Women's Quartet, singing at various locations. She will also be remembered by her softball team "Lil's Angels" where she was the owner and coach for many years. She was an avid New York Yankees, Bills and Knicks fan. She is survived by a son Donald Carter of Arkansas, a daughter and her husband Gloria and Jeff Luther of James Creek, PA, her companion and best friend Claire "Pip" Noonan with whom she lived, her grandchildren Joshua, Sarah, Caleb, Julie, Joann, Kenny, John, Christine, Donny, & Colleen, several great grandchildren, Nieces & Nephews. She was predeceased by a son John A. Carter on September 3, 1971, her brothers Bill, John, & Ed and a sister Lenabelle, and her faithful canine companion of 13 years "Teddy," who passed away, while she was in the hospital. Memorial services will be held on OCTOBER 4th, 2014 at 11 AM at the Roberts & Enea Funeral Home 3 Faville Avenue Dolgeville. Burial will follow in the Dolgeville Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 AM until the time of the service.