Miss Jalexus D. Carter

Jalexus D. Carter, age 27, of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, transitioned from this earthly life on December 7, 2025. She was born on November 7, 1998, in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, to Timothy Carter and Latoyia Partee Carter. Jalexus was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, family member, and friend whose life, though brief, touched many hearts. She was known for her warm presence, gentle spirit, and joyful personality. Jalexus had a playful, messy side and was often the one who kept everyone laughing and going. Her energy, laughter, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew her. At an early age, Jalexus accepted Christ at Miracle Temple of Deliverance in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, under the leadership of Pastor James Hicks. She loved singing and found joy in music, fellowship, and being surrounded by family and friends. She especially cherished talking with her favorite cousin, Shazmyne Carruth of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, and she enjoyed going out to eat and spending quality time with those she loved. Jalexus received her education in the Helena-West Helena School District and was a proud graduate of Central High School, Class of 2017, in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. She furthered her education at Phillips Community College in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. She was a dedicated and hardworking young woman. Jalexus was employed as a sales associate at AT&T in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, and was previously employed by Walmart in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Timothy Salter; her great grandmother, Rose Wilburn; and her great grandparents, Jessie Partee and Jodie Partee. Jalexus leaves to cherish her loving memory her parents, Timothy Carter, Jr. and Latoiya Partee Carter of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas; her beloved children, Skylar Johnson and Jaylah Johnson of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas; her siblings, Devontae Collins of Columbia, Tennessee, Shantoyia Carter, Nakita Franklin, Marqurious “Fred” Franklin, Timothy Carter, III, Shimetria Carter, Janyria Carter, and Khode Branch, all of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas; her grandparents, Roxy Williams of Detroit, Michigan and Verlyn Carter, both of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, and Glendora Partee, David (Rose) Partee, all of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas; her godmother, Laketha Brown of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas; her eleven nieces and nephews; her aunts and uncles, Demario Partee of Chicago, Illinois, Tracey Partee of West Memphis, Arkansas, Erma Mills of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, Dewane Carter, Kara Fossett, Darius Byrd, DeAngelo Byrd of Detroit, Michigan, Timetria Carter and Anthony Carruth of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, and Reshonda Carter of Conway, Arkansas; her great aunts and uncles, Frankie Early of Abilene, Texas, Mary (Freddie) Washington of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, Vell Wilburn of West Memphis, Arkansas, Brittany Early of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, Sharon (Eugene) Early of Chicago, Illinois, Wanda Terry of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, Carolyn Williams of Memphis, Tennessee, Steve Nelson of Conway, Arkansas, and Edna Gibson of Memphis, Tennessee; her god sisters, Donnalyn Gant and Paris Tose of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas; very special friend, Alashia Golden Memphis, Tennessee; her special cousin, Shazmyne Carruth of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, Alexandria Williams Gainey of Memphis, Tennessee, Nakayla Bailey of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Kaydreuina Coleman of Helena- West Helena, and Erica Duncan of Elaine, Arkansas ; along with a host of other relatives and friends who will forever cherish her life, her laughter, and her legacy.

Miss Jalexus D. Carter

November 7, 1998 - December 7, 2025