Margaret Willadene Carpenter
August 18, 1939 - January 1, 2021
Margaret Willadene Carpenter, age 81 of Newland, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Care Partners in Asheville. She was born on August 18, 1939 in Avery County to the late Margaret Harriett Haga Whittington. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Carpenter; granddaughter, Natasha Carpenter; great grandson, Tucker Carpenter; and brothers, Dick, Don, Wes, and Larry. Margaret was a member and attended Stamey Town Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother and enjoyed spending as much time with her family as she could. Margaret also enjoyed reading books, quilting and cross stitching. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Greg (Revonda) Carpenter of Bakersville, Kelly (Kelly) Carpenter of Supply, Scott (Renee) Carpenter of Elk Park, Robbie (Darlene) Carpenter of Altamont, Missy (Clay) Waycaster of Newland, and Wesley (Apryl) of Roan Mountain ; fourteen grandchildren, Allen, Jeremy (Ashley), Courtney (Caleb), Dani, Chantae (Shawn), TC (Brandy), Matt (Michelle), Brooke (John), Cody (Allie), Logan, JC (Jordan), Jessie (Jake), Connor, and Carson; twenty-two great grandchildren, Claire, Hadley, Harley, Caylee-Mae, Anna, Lane, Grayson, Katie, Dayton, Lottie, Athen, A.J., Sarah, Kolten, Blake, Violet, Tennlie, Easton, Ryder, Corbin, Emma, and Ollie; two great great grandchildren, Elijah and Levi; one brother, Bill (Doris) Whittington of Jasper, IN. A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Stamey Town Cemetery with Pastor Clay Waycaster officiating. Flowers are welcomed or donations may be made to Avery County Education Foundation, Attention: Feeding Assistance Program, 775 Cranberry Street, Newland, NC 28657. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Carpenter family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Willadene and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121
Margaret Willadene Carpenter, age 81 of Newland, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at Care Partners in Asheville. She was born on August 18, 1939 in Avery County to the late Margaret Harriett Haga Whittington. In addition to her mother, she... View Obituary & Service Information