Lillian Walker Carpenter, 96, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, June 16, 2017, at Tishomingo Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Carpenter was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker, and was known for her cakes, especially 7-Up cakes. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Snowdown Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. She is survived by one son, Joe Carpenter of the United Kingdom; one daughter, Pat Carpenter Hite (Delbert) of Michigan; a niece and nephew that she raised, Sharon Lorge and Tommy Carpenter, both of Wisconsin; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Barbara Walker Balcom of Corinth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl H. Carpenter, and a daughter, Peggy Jean Daniel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Snowdown Cemetery Fund. An online guest book may be accessed at www.cutshallfuneralhome.com.
