Mary Carpenter

Mrs. Mary Jane Carpenter, 75, of Paragould, AR., left this world into a better place on Sunday, November 3, 2019 peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. Carpenter was born in Neelyville, MO., on April 9, 1944. She enjoyed spending time with her family and watching westerns on TV.

She is survived by her devoted son and caregiver, Doran Thompson of Paragould, AR., her daughter Lynne Carpenter of McDougal, AR.; other loved ones include her grandchilden Josh (Kelly) West, Natasha (Jerrod) Border, Nicole (Derrick Brinkley), Nicolas Headrick, Bryan Norris and Jay Carpenter. She loved spending time with her great grandchildren Becca Brinkley, Maddox Brinkley, Destiny Woods, Brittney Woods and Fiona Abbey.

She was preceded in death by her parents Andy and Cecil (Hogan) Maulding; her husband Souany Lee Carpenter; daughter Andrea; son Barry; grandson Bradley; 10 siblings Herb Malding, Harmon Malding, Florance Malding, Dave Beecher, Jim Beecher, Jake Beecher, Bob Beecher, Martha Warbritton, Delois Gynes and Charles Malding.

A private service will be held at a later date.

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