Carpenter, Lena Paulette age 72, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021. She was born in Pennington Gap, Virginia on April 15, 1949 to the late Paul and Ruth Pridemore (nee Miles).

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Millard Carpenter, and her sister, Susie (Doyle) Carpenter. Paulette is survived by her beloved daughters, Shonda Pridemore-Wise and Melissa Carpenter; grandchildren, Katie (Eric) Harris, Jeremy Wise, and Brady Carpenter; great-grandchildren, Lillianna Harris and Carter Harris; siblings, Patsy Pridemore, Clyde Pridemore, James Louie (Carolyn) Pridemore, Michael (Kim) Pridemore; niece, Teresa (Chris) Roser; and a host of other family members and friends.

Paulette loved and was very protective of her family, she also enjoyed gambling of all types, traveling, and BINGO.

In loving memory of Paulette, contributions may be made to CISE at https://cisekids.org/. A visitation will be held Friday, June 18, 2021 from 10:00am - 12:00pm with a service immediately following at Newcomer Funeral Home 3300 Parkcrest Ln. Cincinnati, OH 45211.


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