Sara Carpenter, age 83, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 15, 2015.
Sara was born on January 21, 1932, in Kentwood, LA to the late Emery Goit and Lola Rhymes Goit. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Lisa Carpenter.
Sara is survived by her husband of 64 years, Patrick “Pat” Carpenter of Clarksville, TN; two sons, Eddie (Brenda) Carpenter of Clarksville, TN and Phillip (Karen) Carpenter of Franklin, TN; daughter, Jane Carpenter of Orlando, FL; sister, June (Joe) Garner of Jackson, MS; three grandchildren, Patrick, Adam, and Amy Carpenter; and great-granddaughter, Penelope.
Sara was the office manager at Life and Casualty Insurance Company before devoting her life to raising her family. She was a member of New Providence United Methodist Church, working tirelessly to assist families with meals when needed. Sara also worked extensively to raise funds for the former Central State Mental Hospital in Nashville, TN. Her efforts culminated in the building of a new chapel for the patients to worship in.
A celebration of Sara’s life will be held at noon on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at New Providence United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the hour of service on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Providence United Methodist Church, c/o The General Fund, 1317 Ft. Campbell Blvd., Clarksville, TN 37042.
Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.