By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Thursday, May 8, 2025,

    6:00pm – 8:00pm

    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.

     

  • Service

    Friday, May 9, 2025,

    10:00am

    Pleasant Grove Christian Church, Geff, IL.

    Burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery

  • Full Obituary

    Carolyn, J. Carpenter, 74, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Cisne, IL. passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025.

    Carolyn was born March 18, 1951, in Fairfield, IL .to Leroy and Dorothy (Deisher) Pope. Carolyn married Willam “Harold” Carpenter on August 28, 1971, at Buckeye Christian Church in Geff, IL. Harold preceded her in death on April 2, 2018.

    Carolyn was a hairdresser and a homemaker. She was member of the Pleasant Grove Christian Church and Cisne Garden Club. In her spare time, she enjoyed cooking, quilting, and attending her kids’ and grandchildren’s activities at school. Carolyn enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.

    Carolyn is survived by her daughter Amy (Shannon) Hamlin of Mt. Vernon, IL. two sons Matthew Carpenter of Dupo, IL. and Nathan Carpenter of St. Louis MO; Also surviving are two grandchildren Levi and Kenzie Hamlin; one great granddaughter Leah Hamlin; sister Dena (Russell) Moore, two brothers Tom (Debbie) Pope and Jim (Sherry) Pope; sisters-in-law Joy Wilkerson, Betty (John) Oldham, and Mabel Smith, and one brother-in-law Bob Carpenter.

    Preceding her in death was her husband Harold Carpenter, parents Leroy and Dorothy Pope, in-laws John and Margaret Carpenter.

    Visitation: Will be held Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.

    Funeral Services: Will be Friday, May 9, 2025, at 10:00am at Pleasant Grove Christian Church in Geff, IL.

    Burial: Will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

    Memorial Donation in memory of Carolyn may be given to Residential Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home or at the church. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com.

    Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.

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4 Condolences
 
  1. Steve and Linda Spicer / May 5, 2025 at 3:41 pm

    So very sorry for your loss. She was a very pleasant lady who definitely deserves the rest that only heaven can provide.

  2. Sherry Keyser Baker / May 6, 2025 at 10:03 am

    I’ve loved your momma since I was a small child. Our mothers were best friends growing up and we followed in that path. She was a devoted Christian and I know she is in Heaven celebrating with her parents and Harold. Peace to your family and friends.

  3. Glenn Montgomery / May 6, 2025 at 10:21 pm

    Carolyn you were a sweet loving lady always good for a welcome hug when we would see each. I was proud to have you for a cousin.

  4. Walt and Jan Townsend / May 7, 2025 at 1:56 pm

    Carolyn was a dear friend. We shared many good times—years together at Pleasant Grove Church . She served many years as the piano player for the church. We will miss you dear friend.

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