Donna Carolyn (Paterson) Carpenter

Donna Paterson Carpenter, 76, wife of the late Richard Duane Carpenter, died February 16, 2016. A native of Matteson, IL, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ida Bolt Paterson. Mrs. Carpenter was a nurse having worked at various Doctor's offices and Hospitals in Illinois. She was an artist and was a member of the Tugalo Arts Guild in Lavonia. Survivors include her daughters: Linda (Charlie) Pierce of Watkinsville, Sandi Kennedy of Suwanee; sisters: Mary Lou Brown, Pat Horak and Audrey Paul and five grandchildren: Siena and Jack Kennedy, Brian, David and Jeremy Pierce. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the St. Mary's Hospice House. Lord & Stephens West is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com