Joyce Irene Patterson Carpenter, age 91, of Florence, Alabama, peacefully passed away on July 1, 2026.

Joyce was born on July 7, 1934, to Louis Edgar Patterson and Thelma Patterson. Throughout her life, she was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great-grandmother. Her greatest joy came from her family, and she will be remembered for the love, kindness, and unwavering devotion she shared with those around her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Russell Carpenter, two brothers, Walter Patterson and Jimmy Patterson, and grandson-in-law Mark Glover.

She is survived by her two sons, Eddy Carpenter (Pat), and Tony Carpenter (Robin Covelle); her grandchildren, Jessica Glover, Chelsea Carpenter, and Chase Carpenter. Her beloved great-grandchildren, Hope Glover Young (Tatum), Mark Edward Glover, Ella Grace Carpenter and sister Peggy Peeden. She also leaves behind her faithful companion, her beloved dog, Coco, who never left her side.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 12:00 noon at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens, Florence, Alabama. Joyce was a faith member of Oakland Church of Christ for many years.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to, Mars Hill Bible School, Florence, Alabama in Joyce’s memory.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Cicely McGee and Bree Richardson of Aveanna Hospice, as well as Bonnie Bowman, Rebecca Knox, and Robin Coville, for the compassionate care, kindness, and support they provided during Joyce’s final days. Their dedication brought comfort not only to Joyce but to her entire family.

Joyce’s legacy of love, strength, and faithfulness will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered