Virginia Ruth Carpenter

Virginia Ruth Carpenter, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, at the age of 91. Born on June 8, 1933, in Granite, Oklahoma, where she met and married the love of her life, Donnie Rae Carpenter. Virginia lived a life defined by love, faith, and a commitment to serving others.

Virginia attended the University of Oklahoma for one year before embarking on a diverse and fulfilling career. Early in life, while raising a family, she worked at Deluxe Checks, served as a resident manager, and worked as an Avon area manager. Her longest career role was as a pharmacy technician at Kroger, where she loved interacting with her customers for over 20 years, touching countless lives with her kindness and dedication.

In her later years, Virginia remained deeply active in her community. She was a dedicated volunteer at the Snellville Senior Center and a cherished member of The Villas, where she participated in the Mahjong Group, served on the HOA Board, and was a member of the Chickenfooters. A recent accomplishment that she was excited about was her participation in the “Paint Gwinnett Pink” 5k Breast Cancer Awareness walk on October 19 with her friends at Dogwood Forest of Grayson.

Virginia was a woman of strong character, kindness, and generosity. She was empathetic and fearless, a loyal friend, and a wise role model. Her love for the Lord guided her every step, and she was an active member of Northlake Church of Christ, where she found community and joy.

An avid Atlanta Braves fan, Virginia never missed a chance to cheer for her favorite team, especially her favorite player, Ozzie Albies. She loved the color red and brought warmth and vibrancy to every room she entered.

Virginia’s greatest joy in life was her family, who felt loved, safe, and protected in her presence. She never met a stranger and had a unique ability to make everyone feel welcome and valued.

Virginia is preceded in death by her loving husband, Donnie Rae Carpenter; her parents, Jewel and Rachel Mae Lyon; her siblings, Lois Smith, Lucy Lyon, Durward Lyon, and Joyce Klepper; sister-in-law Audean Lyon; brother-in-law Charles Klepper; in-laws Lee and Louise Carpenter; sister-in-law Mary Lou Fowler; brother-in-law George Wayne Fowler; sister-in-law Sue Stovall; brother-in-law Tommy Stovall; niece Brenda Fletcher; and niece Shelley Stovall.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna Snow, and son-in-law Christopher Snow; her son Curtis Carpenter; her son Gary Carpenter and daughter-in-law Cindy Carpenter; her grandchildren Floyd “Beau” Wilson, Camille Wilson, Kimberly Roland, and Bradley Roland; great-granddaughter Vivienne Wilson; her great-grandsons Hayden, Reece, and Beckett Roland, and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Virginia’s life will be held at Northlake Church of Christ, 1625 Cooledge Rd., Tucker, GA 30084, on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Visitation will take place from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, followed by a memorial service at 1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Virginia’s memory to the American Diabetes Association.

Her family would like to extend a special “Thank you” to Dogwood Forest of Grayson, for providing her with a loving and caring place that she had called her new home.

Virginia Carpenter will be remembered for her unwavering love, her generosity, and the joy she brought to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. She will be deeply missed but forever cherished.