Karen Joan Elledge Carpenter

Karen Joan Elledge Carpenter, 73, passed away August 9, 2026. Born December 25, 1952, Karen worked as an X ray technician at Providence Hospital and The VA Medical Center for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Carpenter: her parents, Essie Ellen Goad Elledge and Sgt 1st class Alton G Elledge; and her sisters, Patricia Ann Elledge Meetze and Wilma Elledge Goodlet.

She is survived by her brother, Joseph Randall Elledge Sr. (Chris) of Chapin, SC, and her sister, Teresa Sandra "Sandy" Elledge Knapp of Roanoke, Virginia; along with several nieces and nephews.