Elda M. Carpenter Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 6, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Elda M. Carpenter of Belpre, Ohio. 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 Elda M. Carpenter to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl C. McDonald and Dorothy Shafer McDonald Cowdery; her husband Rev. Paul Carpenter; her children, Debra Harper (Joey Burge) and Jason Carpenter; her siblings, Emily Marie Hanshaw, Edith Grace Sullivan, Carl "Bud" McDonald and Bertha "Irene" Wiblin; and her stepfather John Cowdery.
She is survived by: her children, Lois F. Garner (Ralph), Charlotte K. Harper, Karen King (Doug), Michael Joyner (Rachel), Jessica Millisock, David Carpenter (Barb), JJ Carpenter, Dorothy Mann, Sam Carpenter (Christina), Joe Carpenter, Carolyn Enoch (John) and Patty Carpenter; and her siblings, Helen James, Bobbi Kelly (Lawrence), Loretta Striblin, Gary McDonald (Norma) and Carolyn "Pat" McDonald. She is also survived by many grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 11th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home of Parkersburg (400 Green St, Parkersburg, WV 26101). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
