Merle Ann Carpenter Obituary

The world bids farewell to Merle Ann Carpenter (Petal, Mississippi), departing on April 18, 2025 at the age of 80. Merle Ann leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merle Ann Carpenter to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Milton Carpenter of Petal; her parents, Robert Ellis King of Petal and Noilette King of Petal; and her brother Robert Ellis King II of Petal. She is survived by: her daughters, Audrey Batte of Mount Olive and Michelle Crowder of Petal; her grandchildren, Milton Carpenter (Hannah Rae) of Gulfport, MS., Clay Batte and Terra Lynn Smith; her children, Gracelyn Pearl Batte, Levi Batte, Emerrie Batte of Mount Olive, Knox Smith of Petal and Oakley Rae Carpenter of Gulfport; her brother Wayne King of Purvis; her nieces and nephews, Garland King of Purvis, Lee King of Purvis and Renda King of Purvis; and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Victoria Crabtree of Hattiesburg, Marisa Dickerson of Oxford, Hayden Bounds, McKenly King, Jayleigh King, MaKenea King and Cameron King.