TABOR CITY — Clara Jo Cartrette, 86, of Tabor City passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 in Loris Rehab and Nursing Center.
Born July 25, 1940 in Horry County, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Clayton Dewey Jernigan and Cecil Lavern Bell Jernigan.
She is survived by two daughters, Marcia “Marti” C. Hardee (Ricky) of Loris and Kelly C. Ivey (Anthony) of Tabor City; two grandsons, Brennan Ivey (Emily) of Tabor City and Brady Ivey of Daniel Island; one great grandson, Caden Ivey; and nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Russell “Rusty” Gregory Cartrette; and two brothers, Franklin “Frank” D. Jernigan and E. Wayne Jernigan.
A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 at 2 p.m. in the Tabor City Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605, Shriners Children’s Greenville | Children’s Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516 Topeka, KS 66675.
Inman Ward Funeral Home and Crematory of Tabor City is serving the family.
