Laura Richard Carpenter, 89, of Havelock died Saturday January 31, 2026 at Cherry Point Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Her service is 12:00 PM, Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Piney Grove AME Zion Church 1430 Temples Point Road, Havelock, NC.
She is survived by her son, Charlie Carpenter, Jr.( Pam) of Havelock; two grandchildren, Maurice Duane Thomas, Sr. and Cameron Bryce Carpenter and four great-grandchildren, Maurice Duane Thomas Jr., Malachi Amaziah Thomas, Mariah Joy Thomas, and Kaleb Aden Thomas.
Laura this is old hush your mouth is what you called me, Judy's husband you were a very good friend always. Love always Murphy Golden
Laura I will always love you so much. You were a very good friend always. You were a beautiful lady. I will never forget you. May God bless and keep your family in His sheltering arms.
In Loving Memory of Aunt Laura
There are some people whose presence does not need to be explained. You feel them before they speak. You recognize them in the way a room softens when they enter. Aunt Laura was that kind of person. She was walking LOVE.
From my earliest memories until now, she loved me. Her love did not fluctuate with seasons, moods, or circumstances. It remained. It wrapped around birthdays, holidays, ordinary afternoons, and quiet conversations. It was there when I was small and learning the world, and it was there when I became a woman navigating it. That kind of constancy is rare. That kind of love shapes a life.
Aunt Laura did not love in grand announcements. She loved in presence. In listening. In the way she would check on you just because you crossed her mind. In the way her eyes lit up when she saw you. In the way she remembered what mattered to you, even when others forgot. Her love was not complicated. It was pure, steady, and generous.
She carried warmth like a fragrance. When she embraced you, you felt safe. When she spoke your name, you felt seen. She had the gift of making people feel chosen β not in competition with others, but in belonging. With her, you were never too much, never overlooked, never alone.
For me, she was more than an aunt. She was reassurance. She was a soft place in the world. She was a quiet affirmation that I was loved exactly as I was. She celebrated me in ways that strengthened my confidence and comforted my heart. She stood in my life as living proof that love can be simple and unwavering.
To say that I loved her is an understatement. I cherished her. I treasured every moment, every call, every laugh. I loved the way she carried herself. I loved the way she loved others. I loved knowing she was there.
Her absence leaves a space that cannot be filled by anyone else. Yet even in this loss, her love remains active. It lives in the way I love others. It lives in the tenderness I extend. It lives in the memory of her smile and the sound of her voice. It lives in my gratitude for having been loved so well for so long.
Aunt Laura's life was a blessing. Her love was a gift. And the fact that I was able to receive that love for my entire life is something I will carry with me always.
Thank you God for giving my Aunt Laura to me.
Rest gently, Aunt Laura. Your love continues to walk with me.
With all my heart, Florita
Dearest Charles(Charlie) and family. So saddened to hear of your mom passing. I will always cherish the memories of her sweet smile and laughter. And how she always bragged about her "Ness" May God comfort and give you all peace at this time and the days ahead. So thankful for Heaven and to know one day we will see her againπππ Keeping you all in Prayer ππΌ Mrs Leialoha Autry
My Sweet LoveπMy Mom Best Friend, You Will Forever Be In My Heart & Never Forgotten, You Showed Me So Much Love And Compassion Down Through The Years After My Mom Beloved MomPassed (Violet Carter) Sweet Love Take Your Rest, I Love You PooππΊπΈππΉπ·Lovely Submitted, Tammy Prichard
My condolences to the family. Praying for you all ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½
Charlie & family May you find peace and comfort in The Almighty Father whom is the one who better understand all of what you're going through. My sincere condolences to you and all the family. With continuing prayers.
God Bless! Keep The Faith!
I was deeply saddened to hear the loss of your dear mother I am praying that God will give you the strength and comfort that you need to get through these difficult times She has earned her wings and now she's free now she's with her heavenly father to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord you all are in my prayers and in my thoughts to God be all the glory ππΉ
"I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time."
Shelly Wilson
May Almighty Father God bless and comfort the family and strengthen the family ππβ€οΈπβ€οΈβ£οΈβ€οΈβ£οΈ and console the family ππππππ
To the Carpenter Family, My condolences to you and your family. Ms. Laura was the sweetest lady you would ever want to meet. Thank you so much for sharing her with all of us. To be absent from the body, present with the Lord. Barbara, Arnersey & Family β€οΈπβ€οΈπβ€οΈ
Dear Charlie and family, I am sorry to her your beloved mother transitioned. Ms. Laura was a beautiful classy lady. She had a beautiful personality and smile.
Condolences to you, Charlie. Your mother was always sweet to me.
So sorry for your loss Charlie Jr we work together at veneer tech she was a sweet lady
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family. Laura always had a smile on her face. Her signature greeting was Hey Poop !,She will be greatly missed. Continue to Trust Jehovah God and his Son Jesus Christ π π ,and look forward to seeing your Love Ones again in a better Place π β€οΈ... Revelations 21;3&4 help me through some dark Hurtful days. Knowing that these hurtful things will be a Thing of the Past. God's Promise.... Much Love β€οΈ.. The Collins and Murphy Family ,...
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