Rose Carpenter

Rose Ann Carpenter, 67, of Garwood, died Friday, May 9, 2008.

She was born on July 4, 1940 in El Campo to Louis Frank and Lorena Julia Hahn Miller. She taught school for 21 years in Yoakum, Nada and Garwood.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Carpenter of Garwood; daughter, Lorena Kristine Naiser of Round Rock and husband Brian; son, Louis Ryan Carpenter of San Antonio and wife Carrie; grandchildren, Logan Naiser, Brooke Naiser and Cal Carpenter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Louis Arlin Miller.

Funeral services were held Monday, May 12 at Lehrer Memorial United Methodist Church in Garwood at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Ardie Nelson officiating.

Burial followed at Lehrer Memorial Cemetery in Garwood under the direction of Triska Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Billy Ray Krenek, Randy Waligura, Mark Wied, Billy Hefner, Bobby Hunt, Mitchell Smith and Ricky Miller.

Honorary pallbearers were Troy Krenek, Dale Hunt and Louis Cranek.

Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Lehrer Memorial Cemetery, Lehrer Memorial United Methodist Church, or Garwood Volunteer Fire Department.

Editor's Note: Bill Carpenter is a former El Campo High School principal.