Dana Deann Carter, 50, of Athens, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her father: David Carter. She is survived by her mother: Fay Buchanan; daughter: Jocelyn Whitney; brother: Brett Carter; sister: Denise Kile; grandchild: Madison Whitney, all of Decatur; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 7p.m. in the Chapel of Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services with the Rev. Travis Shaver officiating. Family will receive friends from 6-7 prior to the service. Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the Carter family.