Mary Redman Carpenter passed away Sunday January 1, 2017, at her home.

Mary was born in Orlando, Florida on January 26, 1934 to S. Preston and Coketine Bray- Carpenter. She was raised in Winter Garden at their home on Dillard Street, which was built in 1939. Mary attended Winter Garden Elementary and graduated from Lakeview High School. Upon graduation, she went on to complete her education at Stetson University and following college, spent most of her life as a teacher with the Volusia County School System.

Mary had both an ear and a passion for music, was a lover of all animals, and held a special place in her heart for all of her beloved pets. She was predeceased by her parents, her two younger brothers, Samuel P. and William Bray Carpenter, and her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E Coke Bray of Winter Garden and Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin A. Carpenter of Orlando, Fl. Those left behind to keep Mary's memory alive include her brother, Benjamin A. (Janice) Carpenter, her loving caregivers- Barbara Paytas, Edie Gibbens, and Patricia Matlock, many nieces and nephews, and many others who were touched by Mary's kindness.

There will be a graveside service for Mary on Friday January 6 at Daytona Memorial Park beginning at 3p.m. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you consider a donation in Mary's name to the Halifax Humane Society.

Arrangements entrusted to Lohman Funeral Home Daytona. Condolences and memories are welcome to be shared with Mary's family via this online guestbook.