Beatrice "Mom Bea" Marie Carpenter, 75, of Franklin passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019.

Born in Macon County, she was the daughter of the late George Lyman McConnell and Gladys Marie Thomas McConnell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Bruston Carpenter; brothers, Rondal McConnell, Don McConnell and Dennis McConnell. Beatrice was a member of Cartoogechaye Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, camping, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Debbie Lococo (Brad), Angie Alexander, and Jamie Carpenter (Tina) all of Franklin; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2 pm, Friday, July 19 at Black Mountain Baptist Church. Rev. Carson Gibson will officiate. Burial will be in the Black Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Black Mountain Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Timothy Henry, Jonathan Carpenter, Zach Welch, Bill Welch, Cody Mathis, and Bradley Dale. Honorary Pallbearer will be Robert McConnell.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Macon Funeral Home, 261 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com