Mavaria Shawnell Carter was born July 20, 1990 to Margaret Felton and Michael Carter, Sr. in Lakeland, Florida. She was affectionately known to her loved ones as "Vari" and to her uncle Papi as "Papaya".

Mavaria graduated from Lakeland Senior High School. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Patient Access Tech at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in 2016. She was recently promoted to Medical Assistant.

She reverenced the Lord at an early age. "Vari" was the epitome of class, beauty and grace and through her kind sincere heart and undeniable energy, she touched the lives of all those who crossed her path. Her warm hugs and bright smile will be cherished in the hearts and memories of her family, friends, and others who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her grandparent: Annie P. Smith, Annie Carter, Bobby Carter and aunts: Ruby Smith, Robbin Felton and Thereath Singleton.

She leaves to cherish her memories her sons: Avery Stephens, Jr., JayDrian Gatlin; a loving parent: Margaret Felton and Michael Carter, Sr.; special father: Ramier Jones; siblings: Jeremy Felton, Michael Carter, Jr., Raushud Floyd, Shianne Carter; grandparents: Dwight Smith, Robert Felton, Sr.; godparents: Jimad "Papi" and Rose Lawrence Zaed, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and adoring friends.

Ms. Carter of Lakeland transitioned on September 11, 2023. A visitation will be held Friday, September 29, 2023 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Coney Funeral Home - 647 W. Memorial Boulevard, Lakeland, Florida 33815. The Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. on the campus of First United Methodist Church - 72 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, Florida 33801.

Interment: Oak Hill Burial Park