## Narrative summary of the obituary Ellen Elizabeth "GG" Scott Carpenter, 83, of Wake Forest, NC, died 22 Dec 2012. Born 3 Jan 1929 in Portsmouth, VA, she was predeceased by her husband, Raymond R. Carpenter. Survived by three daughters, two sisters, 10 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. ## Narrative summary of funeral services A private memorial service was held at Arlington National Cemetery on an unspecified date. ## Transcript Ellen Elizabeth (Libbty) Scott 3 Jan 1929 - 22 Dec 2012 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WAKE FOREST - Ellen Elizabeth "GG" Scott Carpenter, 83, died Saturday 22 December 2012 at her residence. She was born in Portsmouth, VA and is the widow of the late Raymond R. Carpenter, USMC. A private memorial service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Surviving are her daughters, Constance O'Brien of Wake Forest, Cathleen Triestram of Battle Creek MI and Carolyn Clark of Waynesboro, GA; sisters, Sandra Oravec of Galena, MO and Alice Burris of Leawood, KS; 10 grandchildren and a host of great and great great grandchildren. Mrs. Carpenter had resided with her daughter Connie O'Brien, granddaughter Tammy O'Brien Early and her family, Ronnie, Coltin and Kyle for the last 8 years. Visitation with the family will be from 6-8 PM, Friday, 28 December 2012 at their home located at 500 Pressler St. Wake Forest, NC 27587. Memorial contributions may be made to the Autism Society of America 4340 East West Hwy Suite 350 Bethesda, MD 20814. A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main St., Wake Forest. (919-556-5811) Raleigh, North Carolina The News and Observer 27 Dec 2012 Page B6 Obituary for Ellen Elizabeth "GG" Scott Carpenter -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth: 3 Jan 1929 - Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA Death: 22 Dec 2012 - Wake Forest, Wake, North Carolina, USA ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Ellen Elizabeth GG Scott Carpenter | |---------|------------------------------------| | Age | 83 | | Birth | 3 Jan 1929; Portsmouth, VA | | Death | 22 December 2012; Wake Forest, NC | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------------|---------------------|------------------| | Ellen Elizabeth GG Scott Carpenter | Decedent | Wake Forest, NC | | Raymond R. Carpenter | Late husband (USMC) | Unknown | | Constance O'Brien | Daughter | Wake Forest, NC | | Cathleen Triestram | Daughter | Battle Creek, MI | | Carolyn Clark | Daughter | Waynesboro, GA | | Sandra Oravec | Sister | Galena, MO | | Alice Burris | Sister | Leawood, KS | | Tammy O'Brien Early | Granddaughter | Unknown | | Ronnie | Family member | Unknown | | Coltin | Family member | Unknown | | Kyle | Family member | Unknown | ## Publication Details | Newspaper | Date | Page | |------------------------|--------------|------| | The News and Observer | 27 Dec 2012 | B6 | ## Other relevant information Visitation: 6-8 PM, Friday, 28 December 2012 at 500 Pressler St. Wake Forest, NC 27587. Memorial contributions: Autism Society of America, 4340 East West Hwy Suite 350 Bethesda, MD 20814. Funeral service provider: Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main St., Wake Forest. Phone: (919-556-5811) ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Ellen Elizabeth "GG" Scott Carpenter, 83, died on 22 Dec 2012 in Wake Forest. Born in Portsmouth, VA, she was the widow of Raymond R. Carpenter, USMC. She was survived by three daughters, two sisters, 10 grandchildren, and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A private memorial service was to be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Visitation with the family was scheduled for 28 Dec 2012 from 6-8 PM at 500 Pressler St. Wake Forest, NC 27587. ## Transcript WAKE FOREST - Ellen Elizabeth "GG" Scott Carpenter, 83, died Saturday December 22, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Portsmouth, VA and is the widow of the late Raymond R. Carpenter, USMC. A private memorial service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Surviving are her daughters, Constance O'Brien of Wake Forest, Cathleen Triestram of Battle Creek MI and Carolyn Clark of Waynesboro, GA; sisters, Sandra Oravec of Galena, MO and Alice Burris of Leawood, KA; 10 grandchildren and a host of great and great great grandchildren. Mrs. Carpenter had resided with her daughter Connie O'Brien, granddaughter Tammy O'Brien Early and her family, Ronnie, Coltin and Kyle for the last 8 years. Visitation with the family will be from 6-8 PM, Friday, December 28, 2012 at their home located at 500 Pressler St. Wake Forest, NC 27587. Memorial contributions may be made to the Autism Society of America 4340 East West Hwy Suite 350 Bethesda, MD 20814. A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main St., Wake Forest. (919-556-5811) ## Vital Statistics Summary | Name: | Ellen Elizabeth GG Scott Carpenter | | Age: | 83 years | | Birth: | 1929 (estimated); Portsmouth, VA | | Death: | 22 December 2012; Wake Forest | ## Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------------------|---------------------|------------------| | Ellen Elizabeth GG Scott Carpenter | Decedent | Wake Forest | | Raymond R. Carpenter | Late husband (USMC) | Unknown | | Constance O'Brien | Daughter | Wake Forest | | Cathleen Triestram | Daughter | Battle Creek, MI | | Carolyn Clark | Daughter | Waynesboro, GA | | Sandra Oravec | Sister | Galena, MO | | Alice Burris | Sister | Leawood, KA | | Tammy O'Brien Early | Granddaughter | Unknown | | Ronnie | Family member | Unknown | | Coltin | Family member | Unknown | | Kyle | Family member | Unknown | ## Publication Details | Newspaper | The News and Observer | |-------------------------|-------------------------| | Location | Raleigh, North Carolina | | Publication Date | 27 Dec 2012 | | Page | B6 | ## Other Relevant Information Mrs. Carpenter had resided with her daughter Connie O'Brien, granddaughter Tammy O'Brien Early and her family for the last 8 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the Autism Society of America 4340 East West Hwy Suite 350 Bethesda, MD 20814. The obituary was handled by Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 405 S. Main St., Wake Forest. (919-556-5811)