Romelia Johnson Carter, the wife of Raymond Carter, daughter of Hattie Johnson and William Roach, was born on May 27, 1949 in North Hampton, Virginia. She departed her life on November 1, 2007 after a lengthy illness. She received her education in the Baltimore City Public Schools and later received her G.E.D. from Continental Academy in 2003. From there she furthered her education at Coppin state University, to achieve a spot on the Dean's List where she was majoring in early childhood education. Romelia worked at Robert W. Coleman Elementary School as a teacher's assistant for seven years. She also worked at the National Aquarium in Baltimore as a visitors' ambassador, to support her and her son. In Romelia's, or as everyone know her ''Che-Che,'' pastime she loved to read, laugh, and drink her favorite drink, Coca-Cola. She was a great person to know. She helped a lot of people who came across her path. Her dearest friend, Arthur Rivers, was there until her death. Romelia was the backbone of her family. She helped everyone get through hard times, and she will be truly missed. She leaves to mourn: her mother, Hattie Bee Johnson; her loving son, Raymond Carter; her two precious granddaughters, Kaniya and Amonie Carter; her brother and sisters, Odella Butler, Annette Johnson, Yvette Johnson, Tavana Johnson, Rhonda Johnson, Kimberly Johnson, Shirley Johnson, Antonio Johnson and James Johnson her brother Charles Johnson preceded her in death; friend of the family, Shane Matthews; and a host of other friends and relatives.