Mrs. Lynell Townsend Carter, 87, of Keystone Heights, Fl passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Lynell was born April 18, 1935 in Jacksonville, FL to parents George Townsend and Lucille (Yeomens) Miller.Lynell married the love of her life, Leon Eugene "Buddy" Carter, which formed a union of 65 years until his death. She was a Christian, who loved her family, and loved traveling, music, flowers, and keeping in touch with her relatives and many friends.Lynell was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her siblings Kenneth, Myrna, Billy, and Suzanne. Surviving her are her children, Leon "Gene" Carter (Karen), Alan Carter, Nancy Lishen, Brenda Carter, and Pamela (Berny) Zellner; step-mother Bernice McCall, brother Charles (Marge) Townsend, sister-in-law Ruth (Larry) Burgett, brother-in-law Richard (Donna) Carter, 12 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 12, at Penney Memorial Church, 4465 Poling Boulevard, Penney Farms, Fl. Visitation and lunch to follow. Arrangements under the care of Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1811 Idlewild Ave., SR 16, Green Cove Springs, FL. 904-284-9696In lieu of flowers we ask that you consider donating to Lynells favorite missionary, Brenda Carter, through Mission to the World. All donations are tax deductible. https://mtw.org/missionaries?query=brenda+carter or mail donations to Mission to the World, P. O. Box 744165, Atlanta, GA 30374-4165 and specify for Brenda Carters ministry. Memorial Service Thursday, January 12, 2023 11:00 AM - Penney Memorial Church 4465 Poling Blvd Penney Farms FL 32079 US Funeral Home Helm - Gallagher Funeral Home - Green Cove Springs 1811 Idlewild Avenue Green Cove Springs FL - 32043 US (904) 284-9696