Dorothy Ann CarpenterKilpatrick Funeral HomeRuston, LAFuneral services for Dorothy Ann Carpenter, age 79, of Many, LA will be held 10:00 AM Friday, July 11, 2014 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston, LA. Officiating the service will be Dr. Darryl Ferrington. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.Mrs. Carpenter was born November 15, 1934 and passed away July 8, 2014, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Carpenter was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Many, LA.She is survived by her husband of 51 years: Cecil Mack Carpenter of Many; sister: Betty Jo Sydes of Ruston; brother: Charles P. Tomlinson and wife Joy of Winnfield; an array of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, great-great-nephews, and very special caregivers: Pearl Maxie and Olivia Maxie.Pallbearers will be Rusty Farrar, Ian Stutzman, Joe Sydes, Chuck Tomlinson, Evan Tomlinson, Jason Wilson, and John Wilson.Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.comMemorials may be sent to Alzheimer‚ Association or Wounded Warriors.Though she is loved and will be missed, she will long live in our memories and hearts.