With great sadness but deep love and trust in God’s eternal promise, Betty
Carpenter 88 of Vienna, WV, went to be with the Lord on July 28,2026 at 3:50
in the morning. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great
grandmother. Her love, faith, and kindness will live on through her family who
miss her every day.
Betty was born on January 23, 1938 to Hubert Roscoe and Edna (Blackshire) Boggs in
Normantown, WV. She graduated from Parkersburg High School where she
met the love of her life Richard Carpenter. Betty was an active member in the
community receiving many awards for her time and dedication, but her
favorite was running the Vienna Christmas parade for over 25 years. Not only was she
a faithful servant of God doing many things behind the scenes in church, but
she was also an amazing baker and quilt maker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and three brothers
Jack Boggs, Billy Gene Boggs, and infant brother Hubert Vane
She leaves behind one brother Gary Dwayne Boggs, one daughter Nanette
Darrell) Ruark, two sons, Rick (Charlotte) Carpenter, and Kelly Carpenter
Three grandchildren, Jeremy Carpenter, Janette (Rick) Hart, and Eric Ruark
Also, eight great grandchildren, Raegan (Jon), Kole, Branden, Drew, Lily, Jazy
Laekyn, and Payson. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and
stepchildren, step grandchildren, step great grandchildren, and step great great
grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date
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