She was a retired school teacher and business woman and a member of Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Vester and Beatrice Collins Bateman and was also preceded in death by one son, Randall Carpenter.
Survivors include; her husband, Glen Carpenter of Monticello; one son, Lee Carpenter of Crossett; three daughters, Lachelle Boone and husband, Bobby of Monticello, Stacy Scott of Monticello, and Amy Johnston and husband, Brad also of Monticello; three brothers, Robert Bateman of Monticello, Delbert Bateman and Gene Bateman both of Pine Bluff; one sister, Elizabeth Hawkins of Orange, TX; nine grandchildren, Randall Carpenter, Jr., Steve Harper, Amber Carpenter, Heath Carpenter, Brittany Boone, Lara Boone, Dustin Scott, Chaney Scott, and Braden Johnston; and four great-grandchildren, Alayna Boone, Preslee Sturdivant, Greyson Sturdivant and Conley Sturdivant.
Condolences(36)
JACK T SLOAN
Dickson City, PA Thursday, February 2, 2012 WAS SO SORRY TOHEAR OF SHIRLEYS PASSING, SHE ANDI WAS CLASSMATES AT MONTICELLO HIGH IN 1961. SHE WAS ALWAYS NICE TO ME, SO SORRY THAT I DIDNT KEEP IN TOUCH WITH HER, MAY GOD WATCH OVER HER FAMILY , LOVE, JACK T SLOANKATHY HAYNES
BENTON, AR Tuesday, January 24, 2012 I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT SHIRLEY. SHE AND I TAUGHT TOGETHER FOR MANY YEARS AT CITY PARK AND MIS. SHE WAS A DEAR FRIEND AND WONDERFUL TEACHER TO MY CHILDREN DAWN,KEITH,AND KYLE. YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.Kt Patten
Monticello, AR Friday, January 13, 2012 Im am so sorry for your loss. She was my teacher and she was a wonderful one, as well as a wonderful person.Gene (SPUD) Wallace
Neckarsulm/Germany, KY Wednesday, January 11, 2012 I have missed Shirley for many years. She was a special person. She certainly followed God's calling in her life, especially her teaching..I miss all of her family and our class mates at MHS. I will remember and miss her until I join her again..SPUDTaKesha Johnson
Monticello, AR Wednesday, January 11, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of bereavement. Mrs. Shirley was such a sweet lady I had the joy of working with her some many years ago at Wal-Mart. She will indeed be missed by many!! Asking God to give you strength and peace!!TaKesha and MarKeyah
LaKeisha Suber
Monticello, AR Friday, January 6, 2012 So sorry to hear of Mrs. Carpenter passing!! She was a great teacher. RIP Mrs. Carpenter.C/O '94
lisa hall
monticello, AR Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Amy and family..so sorry to hear of your mom's passing.. She was a great woman an I no she loved you all...This will be hard but just know that God is incontrol and trust in him daily to get through this.....
Jane Thomasson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 3, 2012 I was so saddened to hear of Shirley's passing. She was a very special teacher and person. I feel blessed to have known her. While I know words mean so little at a time like this, I do want you to know you have my deepest sympathy and are in my thoughts and prayers.Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 29, 2011 My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time.Ron and Jan Lasiter and Family
Mobile, AL Wednesday, December 28, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. She was a great lady who touched the lives of so many people. She will be missed.LAKEISHA
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, December 27, 2011 So sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Carpenter! She was my teacher at MIS and she will be greatly missed!PAT SAVAGE
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 27, 2011 So sorry for the loss of Mrs. Carpenter. She taught my boys and was so helpful. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.Jeri Hobbs
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 27, 2011 I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. I will pray that GOD will be with all of you during this time & for always.Sincerely,
Suzanne Hardin Claunch, Jerry Hardin, Gerald Hardin, James Hardin, Aunt Melver
Benton, AR Tuesday, December 27, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We will always remember our good times visiting at Uncle Vestor's and Aunt Bee's.I remember (Suzanne] visiting Shirley and Glen in their trailer and them fixing breakfast for me. Also I remember Aunt Bee and I visiting at their home. Their daughters were very friendly and made me welcome. She was proud of her family.Glen and family may you have the peace of God at this difficult time. She was a wonderful cousin that I always enjoyed visiting.
Mandy "Shook" Etue
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 27, 2011 I was so saddened to hear about your loss... I loved Ms. Carpenter. She was my favorite 6th grade teacher. Your family has been in my prayers and will be for a while to come. God bless you.Mattie Ruth Tucker
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 27, 2011 Glen, so very sorry about Shirley, You have my deepest sympathy, You are in my prayers.You have and are a very dear friend of mine.Mattie Ruth
Monticello Medical Clinic
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 27, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!MMC Doctors & Staff
Toni Oakes Garrison
Monticello, AR Monday, December 26, 2011 I will always remember Mrs. Shirley and the impact she made on me in 6th grade she made me want to learn! Such a sweet woman. She will be missed!! Thoughts and prayers go out to you all!Martha (Beard) Ryburn
Monticello, AR Monday, December 26, 2011 I have know Shirley since we were young. We rode the school bus together & also went to the same church for a long time, Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church. She graduated with my sister. When she worked at Wal Mart, I would try to look her up & visit with her every chance I got. She will be missed. My thoughts & prayers are with her family.Betty Smith
Monticello, AR Monday, December 26, 2011 Having worked with Shirley both at City Park and MIS, I have the fondest memories of a very special lady- those were good days. My prayers and love go out to her family. God BlessBetty Smith
Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Monday, December 26, 2011 Sorry to hear of your loss. I will be praying for the family.Pamela Daniels
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 25, 2011 My prayers go out to the family. I worked with Mrs. Shirley at walmart for several years. She was truely a special person. she will be missed.Pamela Daniels
Edith Scott Phillips
Crossett, AR Sunday, December 25, 2011 Glen & Family, I was so sorry to read about your wife in the paper this morning. Just know that I am thinking of you and will remember you in the days ahead. Love you, EdithLinda(Hoppers) Naron
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 25, 2011 To all family members I was sad to hear of the loss of Shirley. I worked awhile with her at Wal-Mart and I liked her. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers. Linda ( Hoppers) NaronJudy Selig
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 24, 2011 My heart is heavy as I think of what you are all going through at this time. May God's love bring peace and comfort. Shirley was a wonderful person and a dedicated teacher. She will be missed by many.Judy Selig
Dr. Steven Hand
Hermitage, PA Saturday, December 24, 2011 My prayers go out to LaChelle and Bobby, Stacy, and Amy. May God bless you during this diifficult time. Mrs. Carpenter was a very nice lady and wonderful math teacher.Respectfully
Dr. Steven Hand
Jerry & Clara Carter
Hamburg, AR Saturday, December 24, 2011 Glen, we ask for the Lord to be with you and your family at this great time of need. Sorry that we can't be with you but we have a church member with about the same schedule as your wife's services. May you feel the presence of the God of all comfort. You are a special class mate of the class of '54.Contessa Wiggam Boone
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 24, 2011 My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!!!Geraldine Woodell
Searcy, AR Saturday, December 24, 2011 Shirley and I went to high school together at Monticello. One day she wore a purple sundress to school - she was beautiful in it! Shirley was bubbly, always laughing. My sympathy to her family - God bless you.Terry @ Barbara
, AR Friday, December 23, 2011 Bobby,Lachele, Mr. Glenn and Family our thoughts and prayers are with you'll.Susan Smith
Little Rock, AR Friday, December 23, 2011 My thoughts and prayers are for all of Shirley's family. I enjoyed knowing Shirley and having an opportunity to know her while we were both teaching. God bless you all.Paula, Jim, Brian, and Josh Tooke
, TX Friday, December 23, 2011 To all of the Carpenter family:Shirley was such a wonderful person. I will always remember her with the smile that she kept on her face. She was not only a wonderful teacher/peer of mine, she was one of those teachers that both boys really enjoyed and new that she enjoyed them, too. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Look to the Lord and know that He will guide you.
Janice G McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Thursday, December 22, 2011 I know this is a sad time for you all and please know I am praying for you. Shirley was a dear lady and good friend. She loved you all so very much. Cherish the wonderful memories of her and know she is now at peace with God. May God surround you with his peace and give you comfort in your loss. With love & sympathy, Janice (Gladden) McAllisterTisa Kennedy
Arp, TX Thursday, December 22, 2011 RIP Mrs. Carpenter! You touched many lives!!Marilyn Crutchfield
Monticello, AR Thursday, December 22, 2011 Shirley was a sweet lady. She always had a smile on her face and always spoke. My prayers go out to her family & friends in this time of sorrow.Yancy Box
Oklahoma City, OK Thursday, December 22, 2011 I had Mrs. Carpenter for sixth grade math. She was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Carpenter family.