Joyce Marie Carpenter, 72, of Plainville

Joyce Marie Carpenter, 72, of Plainville, passed away on March 18, 2016. 

She was born on December 16, 1943 to Carl and Minnie (Watkins) Allen in Bicknell, IN. She was a 1961 Plainville Graduate and had a Bachelors degree from Indiana State University. On August 7, 1966 she married Paul E. Carpenter. Joyce was a 1st grade teacher in the North Daviess School Systems for 37 years. She was a member of Parkview Christian Church.

She loved to travel and spend time with her grandsons.

Joyce is survived by her husband Paul E. Carpenter; son Neil A. Carpenter (Lisa); grandsons Jordan Carpenter and Arik “A.J.” Carpenter; siblings Gary Allen (Janice), Damon Allen (Marlene), Darrell Allen (Paige), Ann Emsheimer (David), Kay Berry (Jim), and Wilma Ruth Allen. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Becky Green.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 11:00am at Gill Funeral Home, 308 E. Walnut Street, Washington, IN 47501 with Brother Alfred Helms and Brother Richard Smith officiating. Interment will take place at Plainville Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 23, 2016 from 4-8pm and Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 10-11am both at Gill Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made in Joyce’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.gillsince1872.com.