Mary Alice Barnes Moore

Maryalice Barnes Moore peacefully passed away at the age of 88 on September 30, 2026, in Marrero, Louisiana, after a long and difficult journey with dementia. She was born on December 24, 1937, in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, to Cassie Barnes Sr. and Annie Lackey Barnes.

She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Derrick Carter: her parents, Cassie Barnes Sr. and Annie Lackey Barnes; her sisters, Ethel Mae Barnes Ards (Willie Earl) and Eula Bell Catchings; her brothers, Cassie Barnes Jr. (Alma), James Barnes, and Nathaniel Barnes; and a special friend/sister-in-law, Dorothy Jean Carter.

Maryalice accepted the Lord Jesus Christ into her life at an early age and continued to walk with the Lord throughout her life. She attended New Hymn School, where she played basketball, and was often a special guest speaker for Jackson State University, and graduated as valedictorian of her class at only 15 years old.

As a young woman, Maryalice moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she worked as a customer service representative. It was there that she married the late Eddie Roy Carter in 1957. Together, they had three beautiful children, Vivian Denise, Derrick, and Muriel Carissa, and built a life together in New Orleans, Louisiana. Maryalice later remarried and began to enjoy traveling, experiencing many places throughout the United States and overseas, including Switzerland, where she would occasionally share her talent for singing.

Until her retirement, Maryalice worked diligently as a retail manager for several years at various stores. In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo. and visiting the casino. She especially loved spending time with family, engaging in good conversation, dancing to timeless music, and watching her beloved Saints football games. To all who knew her, Maryalice was known for being a great communicator, mentor, and a woman with a sassy, swift, and stylish personality. She was a woman of remarkable intelligence, wisdom, and strong character.

She is survived by her two daughters, Vivian Denise Carter Palmer and Muriel Carissa Carter Roberts; two sons-in-law, Kenneth Palmer and Fredrick Roberts; a daughter-in-law, Nikita Carter; three sisters-in-law, Doris Barnes, Darline Carter Aubin, and Shirlene Carter; her grandchildren, Dwayme Green Sr. (Cintrell), Jean Carter Brown (Eric), Rashan Carter Davison (Dan), Leatrice Williams, Michael Barnes, Raven Roberts, Kaila Palmer Sharper (Shaquille), and Renae Roberts; 14 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family members and friends.

Maryalice will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved her: Her memory will live on through the family she cherished, the lives she touched, and the love she shared throughout her 88 years of life.