The daughter of John and Mary (Parsons) Stewart, Velma was born November 22, 1923 in Ravenswood, West Virginia. She was seventh of nine children and graduated from Parkersburg High School.
Velma was a lifetime member of Ruth Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #17, serving in several stations. She was Worthy Matron in 1973.
Velma is survived by her daughters Linda L. Stoodt and Pamela L. (Larry) Evans; grandchildren Michael A. Strohminger, Amy L. (Mike) Kitts, Morgan E. (Aaron) Garrett, and Ross C. (Heather) Evans; great grandchildren Katy S. (Rob) Lang, Laura M. (Jason) Smith, Michael R. Kitts (Shawna Hunt) and Evan and Alyssa Garrett; great great grandchildren James and Ellorie Lang; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her incredible husband of 56 years, Elery Carpenter; eight siblings (five sisters and three brothers), and her son-in-law, Phil Stoodt.
Private graveside services will be held in Mansfield Memorial Park. The Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home is assisting the Carpenter family with services.
The daughter of John and Mary (Parsons) Stewart, Velma was born November 22, 1923 in Ravenswood, West Virginia. She was seventh of nine children and graduated from Parkersburg High School.
Velma was a lifetime member of Ruth Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #17, serving in several stations. She was Worthy Matron in 1973.
Velma is survived by her daughters Linda L. Stoodt and Pamela L. (Larry) Evans; grandchildren Michael A. Strohminger, Amy L. (Mike) Kitts, Morgan E. (Aaron) Garrett, and Ross C. (Heather) Evans; great grandchildren Katy S. (Rob) Lang, Laura M. (Jason) Smith, Michael R. Kitts (Shawna Hunt) and Evan and Alyssa Garrett; great great grandchildren James and Ellorie Lang; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her incredible husband of 56 years, Elery Carpenter; eight siblings (five sisters and three brothers), and her son-in-law, Phil Stoodt.
Private graveside services will be held in Mansfield Memorial Park. The Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home is assisting the Carpenter family with services.
Family Members
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Irene Ethel Stewart Brown
1907–1987
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Holly Arthur Stewart
1909–1986
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Lula Alice "Kate" Stewart Parrish
1912–2011
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Clyde Henry Stewart
1913–1979
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Jessie Louella Stewart Jones
1918–2013
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Mary Lillian Stewart
1920–1965
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Myrtle Pauline "Polly" Stewart Eaton
1927–2015
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Mildred Minerva "Midge" Stewart Kinchloe
1929–2008
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