Catherine Jean Carpenter Thiele Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Catherine Jean Carpenter Thiele (Franklin, Tennessee), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 14, 2025 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Catherine Jean Carpenter Thiele to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin Randolph Carpenter and Ruth Neel Carpenter; and her siblings, Melvin Randolph Carpenter Jr., Dr. William "Bill" Carpenter, Sarah Carpenter Rowe and Mary Frances "Fran" Carpenter Gandy.
She is survived by: her husband Ed; and her children, William (Carol), Roger (Kay), Elizabeth Rogers (Jason) and James (Jenny). She is also survived by nine grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the "Wanda Gregg Women's Auxiliary Scholarship" at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Donations may be given online at http://www.nobts.edu or by check, payable to NOBTS, and mailed to the Office for Institutional Advancement, 3939 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126.