Velma Aslee Irvin passed away on December 20, 2016 in Springdale, AR. She was born October 15, 1923 to Arthur and Lula 
(Rogers) Carpenter.
She attended Glad Tidings Church in West Frankfort, IL. She worked for several years at Smoler Brothers Garment Factory. After retiring from Smoler’s she enjoyed being a door greeter at Walmart in Benton for several years.
She was preceded in death by her husband Amos Irvin, her parents Arthur & Lulu Carpenter, two sisters; Genell (Bob) Reid, Esther (Morris) Bullard. Three brothers; Kenneth (Loraine) Carpenter, Claude (Ilene) Carpenter, Ray (Bernice) Carpenter.
She is survived by one daughter Donna (Dennis) Conner, one brother Bob (Billie) Carpenter, four grandchildren Dena (Mike) Jansen, Kevin (Kim) Conner, Regina (Jeff) Womack, Derick Conner, 13 great grandchildren & 6 great great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be on Friday December 30, 2016 at 11:00 A.M at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Brother Mark Miller officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 10:00 A.M until the service time at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be at the Harrison Cemetery in Buckner, IL.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Harrison cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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