Services for Eileen Carpenter, age 90, of Rosebud, MO, was conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Nick Giesert officiating. Interment was in Bourbon Cemetery, Bourbon, MO. Eileen passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Washington, MO.
Visitation was held from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Eaton Funeral Home Sullivan, MO.
Eileen Frances was born on December 13, 1926 in St. Louis, MO, to the late Emmett F. and Ruth (Uhl) Farrell. She was united in marriage to Sterling L. Carpenter on May 21, 1946 and four children were born to their union; Roger, Greg, Ken and Mary. Eileen was employed as a bookkeeper in retail sales for many years. She loved animals, the outdoors and barbecues with her family. Mrs. Carpenter was a member of the Owensville Christian Church. She will be missed by her family.
Mrs. Carpenter is survived by three sons; Roger (Melinda) Carpenter of Branson, Greg Carpenter of Rosebud and Ken Carpenter of Owensville; one daughter; Mary Carpenter of Rosebud; eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-child; other relatives and friends.
Along with her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by her husband Sterling Carpenter in September 2001.
Friends may send online condolences to the Carpenter family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.
All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, MO.