Meagan Carter

Meagan LaShae Carter, born on October 3, 1987, in Carlsbad, NM, to Danny and Serilda Carter, passed away unexpectedly on October 10 at the age of 37. Meagan was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Meagan was a 2006 graduate of Artesia High School. She was involved in 4-h where she enjoyed showing animals in the county fair. While in school she was on the cheer squad and played basketball, and varsity soccer. She married Taylor D Connole on July 4, 2022, in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Meagan was vibrant and full of personality, she is remembered by her family for her exceptional blonde moments. She was a free spirit that loved hard. Meagan was unapologetically Meagan. She had her own unique style that opened up opportunities such as making the cover of Motoplayground Magazine and a modeling opportunity in North Carolina which she turned down due to a fear of flying.

She is survived by parents, Danny and Serilda Carter; Her sister, Mandi Usherwood and husband Travis of Artesia, NM; brother, Ty Carter and wife Brianna of Lubbock, TX;

Grandfather, Don Carter of Hagerman, NM. Meagan has eight nieces and nephews, Brant, Garyn, Tynsli, Dax, Bowan Usherwood all of Artesia, New Mexico and Liam, Leighton, and Ella Carter all of Lubbock, TX, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Meagan is preceded in death by, her grandmother, Pat Carter; Grandmother, Emma Hickman; and Grandfather, Bobby Thorp.

Graveside services will be at Woodbine cemetery on October 18th at 10:00 by Pastor Ronnie Williams.