Charles Carpenter Reginald Carpenter
Jermaine Davis Jonathan Seays Jordan Trower
Roger Suders

H O M E G O IN G SERVICE FOR

Sunrise August 13, 1929

Sunset October 22, 2012

T h e fam ily o f Frances E. Carpenter is appreciative and thankful for the m any acts o f kindness shown to us dur ing her tim e o f illness and our bereavem ent. A special thanks to all o f the caregivers - we w ill never forget your lovin g care.
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2945 Old Tobacco Road - Hephzibah, Georgia 706.792.1003
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Friday, October 26, 2012 11:00 A.M .
TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH 1223 Laney-Walker Boulevard Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Pastor - Officiating -

Processional ........................... Ministers and Family "When We A ll Get lb Heaven"

Call to Worship

Scripture Readings Old Testament..................... Deacon David Butler New Testament....... Reverend Charles T. Trower

Selections.........................................Sanctuary Choir I'll Fly Away / Because He Lives

Reflections Her D eacon............................. Dr. Ronald Brown For the Fam ily............Coleman A. Carpenter, Jr.

Reading of Obituary............................. Ann Milligan

Acknowledgements and Resolutions.........................................Kaye Reed

Hymn of Consolation....................... Betty Bennings "God Will Take Care o f You"

Eulogy........ Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr.
Pastor/ T eacher, T abernacle Baptist C hurch

Benediction

Recessional

'Soon and Very Soon

D on't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard him call;
I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day,
lb laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that place at the close o f day.
I f my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy . A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Oh yes, these things, I too will miss. Be not burdened with times o f sorrow. I wish you the sunshine o f tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seems all to brief; Don't lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.

MRS. FRANCES EVELYN OVERTON CARPENTER was born to the late Robert and Corrine Overton on August 13, 1929 in Augusta, Georgia. Educated in the Augusta Public School System, she graduated from A. R. Johnson High School. She was married to Coleman A. Carpenter on September 15, 1947. They were happily married for sixty-five years. Three children were born from this union, a daughter, Saundra, and two sons, Coleman Jr. and William.
Mrs. Carpenter pursued a cafeer of helping and serving others. She worked at University Hospital and went on to retire from Gracewood State School and Hospital after more than 30 years of service. She would continue with her passion of helping others by participating in several ministries at Tkbernacle Baptist Church. She enjoyed joining in Sunday School as well as singing in the choir.
Her parents, her brother Larry, and her sister Carrie Bea preceded her in death. Throughout her life, Frances enjoyed providing for others. She was a loving wife, beautiful mother, and dedicated grandmother. She was extremely devoted to her extended family, and large circle of friends.
On Monday, October 22, 2012, Frances entered into eternal rest. Her family will always cherish her memory. She is survived by: devoted husband, Coleman A. Carpenter, Sr.; three loving children, Saundra Carpenter Trower (Charles), Coleman A. Jr. (Christine) and William T. (Jeannette); dear brother, Robert Overton, Jr.; six adoring grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.