Vada Carpenter

1925 - 2011

Vada Carpenter, 86, of Havana, passed away at Havana Health Care Center at 10:35 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2011. She was born October 8, 1925 in Napps Island, IL to Edward and Amanda Jane Smith. She married Alger “Bummer” Carpenter in Beardstown in 1956. He preceded her in death on April 26, 1995.

Mrs. Carpenter is survived by one daughter, Eileen Moak of Bay St. Louis, MS, one son, Ernie Douglas of Havana, eight grandchildren twenty-one great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers and sisters and one grandchild.

Mrs. Carpenter had worked as a meter maid for the City of Havana for many years.

Graveside services will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Warren Hughes will officiate.