Kathryn Rose Carter

Kathy graduated from Parkland High School in Joplin in 1963 and received an Associate of Arts Degree from Joplin Junior College in 1965, a Bachelors in Music from North Texas State University (now UNT) in 1968, and a Masters in Education in 1994 from Arizona State University.

Later, as a noted New York City singer, she was the Contralto soloist in famed Radio City Music Hall’s “Glory of Easter” pageant every spring for nearly ten years during the 1970’s. She sang on Broadway, performed with the Metropolitan Opera Studio, soloed with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and sang with numerous regional symphony orchestras and opera companies in the U.S.

Married to David Britton in 1968, she was later mother of seven children—six of whom were internationally adopted from Korea, the Philippines and Ukraine.

After her singing career was over, she taught elementary school on the Gila River Indian Reservation in Arizona for nearly twenty years specializing in Early Childhood Education.

She is survived by her husband David and her seven children: Ian, Christina, Julie, Christian, Christopher, Olga and Nikolai; her eight grandchildren: Dante, Alexandra, Leilani, Dillon, Wyatt, Vlad, Carly, and Avery; and two great-grandchildren: Lylah and Alayah.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Kathryn Carter’s name to Dayspring United Methodist Church. Located at 1365 E Elliot Rd. Tempe, AZ 85284. (480) 838-1446

A Memorial Service for Kathryn will be held on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025 at Dayspring church. Time of the service is 11 am. A reception to follow in the church's fellowship hall.