Carolyn "Flossy" Carpenter's Obituary
Carolyn “Flossy” Carpenter, 82, of Norwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly, surrounded by her loving family.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 2:30 until 3:00 pm at Silver Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 pm, officiated by Rev. Bradley Williams and Rev. Dr. Kinney Wallace.
Born June 1, 1943, in Stanly County, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Margaret Burgess. Carolyn was lovingly devoted to her husband of 65 years, James “Jim” Carpenter, who survives her. Also left to cherish her memory are her daughters Janie Carpenter and Susan Lorenz (Jeff); sisters Jean Little and Judy Hinson; brother John Burgess (Pam); and many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Among her special friends were Betty Cooper, Donald and Brenda Lowery, and Jaitlyn. She also leaves behind her beloved feline companions, Shambi and Daisey.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Darrell Burgess, and nieces Debra Burgess and Mary Burgess Farris.
Carolyn will be remembered for her love of family, her strength, and her dependability. A devoted wife and mother, she always made sure things were handled and that her home was filled with warmth and care. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, watching cooking shows, and traveling to both the beach and the mountains. Family gatherings were among her greatest joys, and her meals and laughter will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.
The family extends their heartfelt thanks to Judy, Jean, Scotty, and Bayada Nursing for the compassionate care and support shown to Carolyn during her declining health.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Stanly County Humane Society, 2049 Badin Road, Albemarle, NC 28001, or to a charity of your choice.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Carpenter family.
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