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Vera Carpenter Obituary

CARPENTER, Vera Vera Gentry Carpenter, 80, of Summerville, widow of Douglas E. Carpenter, Sr., died Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at her residence. Funeral service will be held Friday, May 2, 2008 at 11 o'clock at Palmetto Land Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville from 6 until 8 o'clock this evening. Mrs. Carpenter was born August 22, 1927 in Natchitoches, Louisiana, daughter of the late Hargrove Joseph Gentry and Elizabeth Garner Gentry. Vera and Doug Carpenter were married on November 30, 1945 in Natchitoches, Louisiana and relocated to the Charleston, SC area where they remained life long residents. Vera served as a member of the Wando Woods Garden Club, a former member of the United Cokesbury Methodist Church, an Honorary Lifetime member of the Charleston Artists Guild and a founding member of the Palmetto Land Baptist Church of Summerville, SC. Surviving are one son, Pastor Gene Carpenter and his wife Linda of Goose Creek; two daughters, Lynn Payne and her husband John of Summerville and Deborah Ruys of Summerville; five grandchildren, Matthew Nichols of Summerville, Pastor Daniel Carpenter of Summerville, Donna Carpenter of Crown Point, Indiana, Audrie Ruys of Douglasville, Georgia, Deborah Wilkins of Summerville; and four great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her grandson, Douglas E. Carpenter, III. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. Arrangements by JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 South Main Street, Summerville, South Carolina. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on May 1, 2008.

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Kathy Thompson

May 1, 2008

Dear Gene and family, although i had not seen either one of your parents in awhile, i remember them well. They were always kind and loving people. I am sorry for your loss and my prayers will include all of your family.
Kathy Reeve Thompson

Mike and Michal Garlock

May 1, 2008

Carpenter Family,

We didn't know your mother/grandmother but you are a shinning example of her. We love you all and are keeping you in our prayers.

Love,

Belinda Warren Finn

May 1, 2008

Gene, Lynn, Deb-

My prayers are with you and your families at this time. I have many great memories of your Mom and Dad and I know you have many, many more.

David & Robin McMillan

May 1, 2008

Gene, Linda, Lynn & Family,

Sorry to hear about your loss. She was very special to us for many years. We think about everyone often.

Jack & Cheryl & William Ray

May 1, 2008

So very sorry to hear of your moma's passing Pastor Carpenter. She was a very loving lady. She will be missed. We will be thinking of you and your family at this time . You will forever be in our hearts and prayers. God Bless you Pastor Carpenter, Ms Linda and your family. If it wasn't for your father I would have never met your beatiful mother and have you teach me about our loving father Jesus Christ... I will forever be greatfull...

Angela and Russ Price

May 1, 2008

Lynn, John and Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's presence during this time and know that He is with you.

Bill and Regina Greene

May 1, 2008

Your Mother was a "unique treasure" to us. We adored her and loved our talks we used to have very much. Her art talent lives on in our home.
We pray God's comfort for all of you during this time and that your faith has been increased because of her life here on earth along with her devotion to one man she was married to and her love for the Lord.

Teri and Kevin Payne

May 1, 2008

Lynn, John, Matt, Deborah and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. And so soon after the passing of Mr. Carpenter. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you grieve and in the days to come. We are here for you and love you all!

Maleeta Jones Enis

May 1, 2008

Gene, Lynn, Debbie, and families,

So sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Cherish the memories. My thoughts are with you at this time.

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