Nellie Faye Carpenter Obituary
In loving memory of Nellie Faye Carpenter of Jackson, Louisiana, born in Corinth, Mississippi, who departed this world on October 23, 2025 at the age of 91. Nellie leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Nellie leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Tester Elam and Bertha Elam; her son Steve Wood; her brothers, Homer Orbie Elam, Aaron McKinley Elam and Rufus Gene Elam; her grandchild Morgan Christine Sagely; and her brother-in-law Wallace Dixon.
She is survived by: her sons, Tommy Larry Sagely (Jean) of Jackson, LA and Alan Perry Sagely (Eileen) of Greensburg; and her sister Nila Mae Dixon. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and eleven great-great-grandchildren.
