Beverly J. Carpenter

February 26, 1933 - June 3, 2017

Beverly Jane Carpenter, 84, daughter of Gwinn and Clarice Robinson, died on Saturday, June 3, 2017. She was born, raised and lived her entire life in Economy. She was a graduate of Economy High School and attended Richmond Business College. She was a Girl Scout and assistant Girl Scout leader. During her early years, she worked at Wayne Dairy and Wayne County Co-Op. In later years, she volunteered at Reid Hospital. She had two full time jobs and passions. The first was that of maintaining a home, being a wife and mother, raising and teaching two sons, caring for family members and friends throughout Wayne County. Her second passion was that of music. She was the organist for Economy United Methodist Church for over 60 years. Not only had she played for church services, weddings and funerals there, but also at other churches throughout Wayne County, in Greens Fork, Hagerstown, Cambridge City and Richmond. She also played piano or organ at Our Fathers Table and Jenkins Hall in Richmond. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Edwin R. Carpenter of Economy; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, David and Karla Carpenter of Pleasant Garden, NC and Scott and Becky Carpenter of Naples, FL; 2 grandsons, Andrew and Mathew Carpenter; a granddaughter, Sarah Trate and a great-grandson, Samuel Trate. Visitation will be 5 to 7 PM on Wednesday, June 7, at Culberson Funeral Home, Hagerstown. Services will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday at Economy United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Brethren Cemetery, Arcadia, IN. Beverly, rest in peace knowing that you have touched and brought joy to many lives and hearts. Memorials may be made to the music fund of Economy United Methodist Church.