Sudie Ashley Carpenter

Mrs. Sudie Mae Ashley Carpenter, 90, of Lancaster passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 in Monroe. She was born July 29, 1930 in Lancaster, a daughter of the late Ed and Zelma Ashley. Sudie was part of a large and very close knit family. She is survived by sons, Randy (Janet) Carpenter and Ken (Lynn) Carpenter; brothers, Clyde (Nell), R. B. Ashley and sister, Frances Faulkenberry; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Earlie, Cleatus and J. C. Criminger, Junior and Crawford Ashley and sisters, Inez Phillips, Marcene Terry, Betty Rollings and Katie Hernandez.Growing up on the “Mill Hill” offered Sudie the opportunity to make numerous childhood acquaintances who grew to be lifelong friends. She enjoyed soap operas, game shows, working in the yard and spending warm evenings sitting on the carport with her husband and soulmate, Bill. She was dedicated to her church and her faith and was fiercely loyal to her family. While she is already missed by her family and friends, all who knew her are comforted by the knowledge that she currently resides in Heaven with her friends, her family and her Savior.A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Carpenter will be held Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the graveside at Lancaster Memorial Park with the Rev. Steven Pace officiating.Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, 3731 Lynwood Drive, Lancaster, SC 29720.Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mrs. Carpenter.Read Obituary