Virginia Ellen Carpenter

Virginia Ellen Carpenter

Mrs. Virginia Ellen Carpenter, age 71, of Mio, MI. died Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 at Mercy Hospital, Grayling, Michigan. Viewing Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at The Lashley Funeral Home, Inc. with services the same day at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 6th, with Pastor Russell Bowman officiating. Interment at Kittle Cemetery Elmer Township, Michigan.
Virginia was born Midland Michigan to the late Ervin Clare and Norma (Baird) Gray on December 14, 1936.
She graduated from Midland High School and also The Midland School of Nursing and Mott College She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse through Home Health Care in Midland. She had lived in Corunna and Flint, MI. before moving to Mio 15 years ago. Virginia was a member of the Mio Senior Center and The Mio Dart League. She enjoyed darts and playing cards.

Virginia is survived by her daughter Sue Braley-Cox of Mio; her son David Braley of Flint and her sister Carol (Ernie) Gibson of San Antonio, Texas. She is also survived by 10 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren

Virginia is preceded in death by her parents; first husband David H. Braley formerly of Corunna, MI.; her second husband Harvey Carpenter; son Jim Braley and daughter Laura Tedhams.

The family has requested that memorials be given to The American Lung Association or 25900 Greenfield Road Suite 401 or Oak Park, Michigan 48237-1267.

Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Inc.