Betty Carpenter's Obituary
Betty Juanita Carpenter, 83, of Corydon was born August 31, 1937 at home on the family farm in Wayne County to Roy & Wanda (Hellyer) Horner. Betty went to join her husband, Jim, and meet her Lord and Savior, Sunday, November 15th, 2020, at the Wayne County Hospital with the love and support of her family. Betty grew up on the farm where she was born. She graduated from Corydon High School in 1955. In 1957, she married her high school sweetheart, Jimmy Lynn Carpenter. To this union, five children were born: Sandra Lynne, Brenda Lee, Rebecca Sue, Douglas Jay, and Danny Joe. Betty and Jim lived in Ames, for a short time, until Jim graduated from ISU. Following graduation, they briefly lived in Des Moines before returning to Wayne County to operate the Guy Buttz farm. Betty and Jim semi-retired to Corydon after farming for thirty-nine years. They enjoyed ten more years together living in Corydon until Jim's death in 2012. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was affectionately known as "Grandma Betty" to a whole community that were touched by her open heart and kindness. Betty could be seen at any event involving her kids, grandkids or great grandkids. Many times attending multiple ballgames, Bible school programs, recitals, concerts, or fair shows in a single day. She was active in the Eden Garden Club, Hospital Auxiliary and enjoyed volunteering at the Hospital gift shop. Betty, Jim, and all five children were members of New Providence Baptist Church in Confidence where Betty served in many roles, especially during vacation Bible school. Betty placed huge value in her church family. Most of all, Betty lived her life as an example of what a Christian should be, and was a tireless servant of her Lord, Jesus Christ until the very end. "Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His saints" - Psalm 116:15. True to her faith, when Betty found out that she was sick, she said, "Well, I don't know how I got it, but it will be what it is, if it's my time, it's my time". In her last days in the hospital, she said several things as a reminder of her faith including, "Trust and Obey" and "I'm ready to meet the Lord". Betty was preceded in death by her husband, parents, in-laws, Elmer & Anita Carpenter, two brothers-in-law, Franklin Gault and Fredrick 'Bud' Brown, and two sisters-in-law, Betty Brown and Jean Carpenter as well as great grandchild, Dallas Layne Rochholz. She is survived by her children: Sandy (Kenny) Holmes, Brenda (Kevin) Dodson, Becky (Dick) Wittry, Doug (Angie) Carpenter, and Dan (Ashley) Carpenter, her grandchildren: Rachel (Josh) Dodson Weitzel, Chelsey (Ryan) Holmes Markle, Kara (Nick) Dodson Palmer, Samantha (Steve) Holmes Lexa, Allison (Austin) Wittry Warnke, Tia Carpenter McElvain, Brooke (Matt) Wittry Comer, Shailey Carpenter, Luke Carpenter, and Claire Carpenter, great grandchildren: Hinley Weitzel, Eperlie Weitzel, Cash McElvain, Corver Weitzel, Stayer Weitzel, Ryenne Palmer, James Lexa, Finn Warnke, Isaac Markle, Vaysee Weitzel, River Palmer, Alice Lexa, Anson Warnke. Other survivors include her sister, Donna Gault of Tipton, Iowa, brother-in-law Bill (Ida) Carpenter of Allerton, several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Thomas Funeral Home in Corydon with Pastor Bill Kitner officiating. The funeral will be live streamed: go to facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome and once the stream has started, click on it and you will be able to view the service. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from 10 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5-7 p.m. Anyone attending the visitation and funeral will be required to wear a mask and are asked to practice social distancing. Memorials may be given to New Providence Baptist Church, Wayne County Hospital Auxiliary, or Wayne Community School. Condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com and at facebook.com/thomasfuneralhome. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Betty Carpenter please visit our Sympathy Store. Cemetery Details Corydon Cemetery S. West St. & Co Park Road
Corydon, IA 50060 Visitation (family not present) NOV 24. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CST) Thomas Funeral Home-Corydon 303 E Jefferson StCorydon, IA 50060 Visitation with family present NOV 24. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST) Thomas Funeral Home-Corydon 303 E Jefferson StCorydon, IA 50060 Funeral Service NOV 25. 10:30 AM (CST) Thomas Funeral Homes - Corydon 303 E. JeffersonCorydon, IA 50060[emailprotected]
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