Melva Carpenter Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Melva Carpenter (Rocky Mount, North Carolina), whose life came to an end on February 7, 2026 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jake Turner and Pauline Jones Turner; her siblings, Lee Roy Turner, Pauline Joyner, Earl Turner, Billy Turner, Peggy Ellison, Freddie Turner and Betty Crooker; and her son-in-law James Mixon.
She is survived by: her daughters, Donnie "Donna" Leonard Mixon of Rocky Mount and Jean Leonard Pittman (Lindy) of Rocky Mount; her siblings, Ray Turner (Denise) of Pinetops and Rose Marie Carroll of Rocky Mount; her close friend Paula Scarbell of Red Oak; her niece Patsy Land of Wilmington; her grandchildren, Spencer "JP" Luper of Rocky Mount, John David Davis (Lynn) of Battleboro and Crystal Lynn Cockrell (Mikey) of Spring Hope; and her great grandchildren, Jessica Kaylee Luper, Paige Davis, Zylo Leonard and Eloa Leonard. She is also survived by several other nieces, nephews and other extended relatives.
Flowers are welcome or memorial donations may be made to Gospel Missionary Baptist Church, 8444 Town Creek Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
