Betty Lorene Carpenter, 71, of Gandeeville, WV passed away peacefully at her home with her loved ones November 6, 2026 after an extended illness.

She was born March 4, 1955 in Left hand, WV and was the daughter of the late Rev. Frank and Lorene Bailey Goodwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” Carpenter; and two brothers, Gary and Tom Goodwin.

Betty worked hard all her life, at the former Kellwood, she was head cook and co-owner of B & J’s Restaurant, and as a bread maker at the former Foodland in Spencer. Then she was a homemaker. She enjoyed canning, gardening, going to church at Harmony Baptist, and spending time with her family.

Left behind to carry on are Betty’s siblings, Freddie (Teresa) Goodwin, Terry (Katherine) Goodwin and Amanda (Billy) Kelley; children, J. Nicholas Carpenter of Gandeeville, Jennifer Godbey of Madison, WV and Jamie Rhone of Charleston, WV; grandchildren, Zack (Summer) O’Neill, Payton Carpenter (Hailee), Arianna Rhone (Cam), Kenny Godbey, Zander Carpenter, and Junior Godbey; and great-grandchildren, Everleigh and Octavia.

At Betty’s Request there will be no service. She will be cremated. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Arrangements provided by Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home in Spencer, WV.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.taylorvandalefuneralhome.com