Melba Jean Carpenter, age 83, of Springfield, MO, passed away Friday, August 26, 2011, at James River Care Center. She was born February 23, 1928, in Seymour, MO, to Andrew and Mary (Durbin) Snelson. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Elmer Leroy Carpenter. She is survived by; three children:Continue Reading
Melba Jean Carpenter, age 83, of Springfield, MO, passed away Friday, August 26, 2011, at James River Care Center. She was born February 23, 1928, in Seymour, MO, to Andrew and Mary (Durbin) Snelson. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Elmer Leroy Carpenter.
She is survived by; three children: Beverly Cordonnier and husband Dr. James, Johnnie Carpenter and wife Donna, and Jeanette Carpenter; three grandchildren: Sandra Hancock, Wendy Joplin, and Johnathon Carpenter; one great granddaughter Jada Joplin; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2011, at the Fordland Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home East, Springfield, MO.
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