Obituary of Susan B. Carpenter

Age 78, Susan Carpenter (nee Griffis) was welcomed into the Lord's arms on Sunday August 18, 2024. Born to Donald and Beatrice Griffis, Susan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and loyal friend. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 35 years John "Jack" Carpenter, sister and brother-in-law Gail & Tom Ferry, and nephew John Ferry. Susan is survived by her children Rebecca Romig (David), Brett Christian; stepsons, Bryan Carpenter (Karin), Bruce Carpenter (Erlinda); grandchildren, Brooke Romig, Erica Deal (John), Justin Carpenter (Jennifer), Patrick Carpenter, Melanie Lane (Anthony), & Katrina Wilcox (Chris); nieces, Wendy Dower (Bruce), Beth Ann Valle (Benny); nephew Tom Ferry (Laura); several great grandchildren.

Following her graduation from Elmira Free Academy, Susan went to Pauldine's Beauty School in Elmira, NY, and worked as a beautician after earning her license. After the births of her children, Susan was happy to be a homemaker, and continued to enjoy offering her beauty services to women in the neighborhood.

Susan had a very strong Christian faith and was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Horseheads since 1974. Susan deeply loved her family, and being a grandmother gave her immense joy. She had a great sense of humor, enjoyed keeping a beautiful home, shopping and spending time with her family and friends. She and her husband enjoyed traveling and spent winters in Florida for several years. Being a helper at heart, she was very involved in her church, in activities and open houses at Retirement Estates where they lived, and was always available to friends and family when they needed her. Susan is loved by many and will be missed.

Family and friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water Street, Elmira on Monday, August 26, 2024 from 12:00 (noon) p.m. to 1:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 1:15 p.m. Interment, with committal prayers, will then take place at Woodlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Susan’s name can be made to the Alzheimer Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago IL 60601.

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to her caregivers at Elcor & Elderwood at Waverly, and the staff at Robert Packer Hospital ER and the 6th floor.