Bobbie Carpenter

Bobbie Delores Carpenter, 87 of Savannah, TN formerly of Madisonville, KY, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at her daughter's residence.
She was born May 22, 1933 in Natchitoches, LA to the late Johnny Gurley Berry and Lutie Inez Olive Berry. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mack Carpenter; a daughter, Patricia Maxine Carpenter; one brother, and three sisters.
She is survived by her children, Darlene O'Dell Van Heerden, Andy Carpenter, Bonnie Louise Marran, Barbara Michal (Marcus) Smith, 11 grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren; two sisters, Titia Jo Rachel and Lucia (Doug) Breaux; and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Bobbie and her husband Mack became ministers with the United Pentecostal Church International in 1952 and established a church in Flatwoods, Louisiana and two in South Dakota before going on to Foreign Missions work in Southern Africa in 1965 to preach the Gospel and establish many churches.
Funeral service will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Greater Lighthouse Pentecostal Church with Rev. Ronnie Hendricks, Rev. Jerry Richardson, Mandy Brown, and Rev. Bruce Howell officiating. Burial will follow in Hanson Cemetery.
Visitation will be 11:00 A.M. until service time Thursday at the church.
Pallbearers will be Andy Carpenter, Marcus Smith, Cliff Nance, Royden Marran, Stephen Kovach, and Houston Robinson. Honorary pallbearers will be Charel VanHeerden and Mark VanHeerden.