Veedersburg - Joanne (Cox) Carpenter, 85, formerly of rural Veedersburg, passed away in the Williamsport Health & Rehabilitation Center, with family by her side, on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 6:27 p.m.
She had resided there since May.
Joanne was born to parents Franklin and Evelyn (Jackson) Cox on June 6, 1938, in Danville, Illinois.  She enjoyed recounting details of her early childhood with her two brothers, Tom Cox of Danville and Larry "Butch" Cox of State Line.  Both preceded in death.  There was much mischief and hard work on their rural farm, and she was proud of her experiences in the one room schoolhouse she attended in the early grades.  She later graduated from Schlarman High School in 1956, where she took a special interest in math and science.
After graduation, she was employed by St. Elizabeth Hospital in Danville as a Pathology Technician.  She would later go on to work for the late Dr. Theodore Person in Veedersburg, as well as several additional doctors at the Veedersburg Clinic downtown.
Joanne married Daniel Allen Carpenter of Mellott on December 28, 1957, and after Dan's service in Virginia and Okinawa, they resided in Waynetown, where Joanne was active in Home Demonstration Club, The Lady's Elk's Club of Crawfordsville, the American Legion, and a Girl Scout Leader and later a volunteer.  She and Dan also enjoyed Square Dancing, snowmobiles and playing Euchre with friends.
Joanne's family was her greatest love and accomplishment.  She and Dan raised two children, Don Carpenter of Crawfordsville and Danise (Dave) Smith of rural Veedersburg.  She was unbelievably proud of her two grandchildren, Kristen (Jerry) Hoagland of Veedersburg and Bryan Smith of Shelbyville, as well as great-grandchildren, Kylee and Sydney Hoagland.
Joanne was an active member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Crawfordsville and both she and Dan became members of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church after retiring and moving back to the family farm in rural Veedersburg.  Her faith and her family were the focus of her life.  Joanne was tiny in stature but had an immense ability to loved unconditionally and remain positive even though she faced many health challenges.
A memorial gathering will be held in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 407 S. Perry St., Attica, IN on Friday, October 27th, from 1:00 p.m. until the Rosary Service at 1:45 p.m. followed by the Memorial Mass at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. David Rasner officiating.  A meal in the fellowship hall will follow the memorial mass and all are welcome.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ladies Guild of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.