We are sad to announce that on August 19, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Janie Marette Carpenter (Clarksdale, Mississippi). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, J. K. Helms and Lois Hudspeth Helms; her daughter Gale Carpenter Smith; and her brothers, James Helms and Robert "Bud" Helms.

She is survived by : her husband Thurman Carpenter "Punk"; her children, David Carpenter of Clarksdale, MS, Alan Carpenter of Clarksdale, MS, Janet Mogenson of Hernando, MS, Elaine Crocker (Gary) of Heber Springs, AR and Sandra Brunson (Jerry) of Chipley, FL; and her sisters, Rita Helms of Memphis, TN, Betty Helms of Cordova, TN and Sharon Helms of Memphis, TN. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meredith-Nowell Funeral Home