Lenora Carpenter (1932-2025), the best and funniest mom, grandma and aunt in history, passed away peacefully in her own bed on July 15.A very independent woman, she still lived alone at age 93. Her sons Ken, Steve and Nate were with her. She was the last of her generation, the youngest of her five sisters and three brothers, who were born between 1907 and 1928.
She also endured the loss of her precious daughter Elana and the love of her life, Dick Brown. She leaves behind her three sons, four grandsons, Sean, Derek, Heath and Noah, and three granddaughters, Christie, Shannon and Erica. Six great-grandsons, Caleb, Evan, Gavin, Ryder, Robert and Blake, and four great granddaughters, Lily, Ellie, Jane and Anelli, will all be deprived of Lenora’s laugh as they grow older. Many nephews and nieces and their children will as well.
Visitors to Lenora’s house had to be committed to showing up with an appetite, for feeding houseguests tasty meals and delicious desserts were one of her life’s pleasures. They also had to be ready to laugh because another of her specialties were spreading joy with jokes and humorous stories from the past.Shortly before she died Nate opened a closet in her house and saw a small notebook, curiously sitting by itself. He opened it and there was no writing in it but there was a piece of loose paper in it that had been cut out from something by Lenora. This pic shows the powerful message it had on it. The timing of its discovery is amazing, as was the wonderful woman who saved it.
Miss Me But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared. Miss me but let me go. For this is the journey that we all must take and each must go alone. It’s all a part of the master’s plan, a step on the road to home. So, when you are alone and sick of heart, go to the friends we know and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me but let me go.
Such a sweet lady. We’re so sorry for all of you… Rest in Peace Lenora (((hug)))
Lenora was a dear next door neighbor until I moved to town. We often met at the mailbox or out in the yard when I was working in my flowers. If I stopped in for a brief visit, she was quick to offer me a drink or goodies she had baked. She was a dear lady and you are blest to have had her as your mother and grandmother.