Tuesday, September 4, 1934 - Sunday, September 30, 2018
Mrs. Evelyn Sasser Carpenter of Wicksburg went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 30, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 84.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Piney Grove Assembly of God Church with Rev. Brian Presley, Rev. Eric Norris and Rev. Ray Layton officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Sorrells Funeral Home of Slocomb directing.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Mrs. Carpenter was born September 4, 1934 in Geneva County to the late James “Jim” and Lou Mills Sasser. Mrs. Carpenter was a loving wife, mother and an adoring grandmother who enjoyed cooking and family gatherings. Evelyn was a kind and compassionate woman of faith and a member of Piney Grove Assembly of God Church. She epitomized the scripture, “Favor is deceitful and beauty is vain: but a woman who feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.”
In addition to her parents, her husband, Billy Wyatt Carpenter; a son, Larry Wyatt Carpenter; and a great granddaughter, Lila Kate all preceded her in death.
Survivors include two daughters: Joan Clark (David) and Jean Forehand (Ronnie E); sons: Terry Carpenter (Lynn), Billy Jim Carpenter (Patty) and Greg Carpenter (Shelly); daughter-in-law, Joann Carpenter; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; many others whom she loving regarded as grandchildren; three sisters: Lillie Mae Pope, Jeanette Miller, and Gladys Jones; one brother, David Sasser (Sue); several nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
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Add Your OwnI grew up at Piney Grove Assembly of God where Sis. Evelyn attended. There are not many ladies like her anymore. She was very strong in what she believed in and love the Lord greatly. She will be greatly missed. To all her family, you are in our prayers and thoughts during this time. May the God of all comfort comfort your hearts and minds. Love you all.
Sorry for your loss...
Saying I’m sorry for your loss, just doesn’t seam like enough... But knowing that someone is praying for you & your family that our Heavnly Father will wrap you in his loving arms too give y’all the strength u need during this time off loss... So sorry we couldn’t come and be there , but no that our thoughts & prayers are with your family... God’s Love and prayers from our hearts to your the Senn’s Jean & Clarence
What a beautiful woman of God. Her love, kindness and compassion to everyone was beyond measure. I knew her at First Presbyterian Preschool,and her love for every worker or child was an example to behold. She touched us all with the love of Christ. She truly was a very very special person and a Proverbs 31 women. Thank you Miss Evelyn for your love, encouragement and smiles.
My heart goes out to you all. I've walked in your shoes and I know that you all are hurting now. God is your peace and your comfort. Praying for you as you go through this time and the days ahead. I won't be able to attend the visitation or the funeral, but know my prayers will be with you. Ms. Evelyn was a very special person and a saint of God. God Bless and keep you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you all.
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