Linda Setzer Carpenter was born in Union, S.C. on January 24th 1941. Linda spent most of her growing up years in Cherryville, N.C. She was married to Gene Carpenter for over 60 years and raised two children, Rebekah and Tommy. She was a very private, detailed person who was mostly in the background, delighting in helping everyone around her look good. Any successes Gene, Rebekah and Tommy experienced were in large part due to her dedication to family, her loyalty to her beloved Mt. Zion Baptist Church and her steadfast Christian faith walk. Taking care of many details for Gene, Rebekah and Tommy gave her great joy and she wanted more than anything to create a home where her husband and children thrived and were filled with a love for God. She continued enthusiastically supporting and planning birthday parties and events for the three granddaughters that entered her life on March 9th of 2020, giving her unbelievable joy and photos that fill her house.
Linda was also deeply motivated by those that needed help. For over 20 years, she visited every Saturday in the community, inviting children to ride the bus to church. Every Thursday she worked in the CARE ministry of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, writing cards and encouraging the sick and down trodden. Weekly she spent time in the church sanctuary picking up trash and making sure worship materials and pencils were organized and ready for the Sunday service.
A final monumentally important aspect of Linda’s life journey revolved around her total health transformation at the age of 50 due to living foods. Her children watched in awe as she rejuvenated and then started teaching classes to help others do the same. She was a trailblazer and pioneer in this area who proudly helped so many people regain their health and vitality.
In their attempt to honor Linda, Gene, Rebekah and Tommy have planned a casual service to be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sanctuary on Cajah Mtn. Road in Hudson, N.C. on Sunday March 30th at 2 PM with a reception afterwards in the fellowship hall. Heavy hors d’oeuveres will be served.
An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.mackiefh.com.
Mackie Funeral Service and Cremations is assisting the family.
Gene, We have been on the road for a month and were so saddened to hear of Linda’s passing. What a wonderful life she lived and such an inspiration to so many. You and Linda were always such wonderful friends to Johnsie and Earl. They loved you both very much.
All our love and sympathy.
Keith & Susie
My thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends
Dear Gene and family. May God bless and keep you with this sad and difficult loss of your beloved Linda. She will be loved and remembered by all who knew her. Deepest sympathy to you all. With love, Judy Sweeney.
We send our deepest condolences to the Carpenter family. We are grateful for having known this beautiful woman of God. May the peace of Christ give you comfort.
Gene and family— it’s been years since I’ve seen your wonderful family. I live on the coast now but just read the sad news. Linda was truly a godly woman — and so kind to everyone! She was (quietly) creative and always shared such wonderful ideas. I loved my time getting to know her. My heart goes out to your family and may the Good Lord provide you with comfort and peace. My deepest sympathy— Beverly Snowden
Gene with a heavy heart you have my deepest sympathy and with many wonderful memories of our times together Jack and Gene sharing stories of their childhood in cleveland county.Linda and I just listening. Linda with her quite matter and you just knew what a kind heartened person she was.Shasta and Rebekah childhood friends and friends now .We are blessed, and Linda will join Jack in Heaven.
Linda was one in a million! She was a dear friend. She will be missed!
Blessings and prayers for her family.
Gene and family, my condolences for your loss. God bless you all.
Linda was a joy to get to know when she visited the YMCA with Gene in Hickory. We shared many stories about the years growing up in Cherryville NC. She had a beautiful God filled spirit.
She will be missed.
Gene Rebecca Tommy. We hold each of you in our hearts during this loss of Linda. We love you. Carroll Brenda &Heather
A beautiful lady. Linda Will be greatly missed.
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Mother. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Love you, Stephanie aka… Honey Raye
Gene and family, my deepest sympathy to all of you in your loss. We grieve because we love🙏. I pray for the Lord’s peace and comfort over you all.
My heart is broken for your loss. Our prayers are with all of u as u celebrate her life and grieve your loss here on earth. Love Scottie j
With a heavy heart, I send my condolences to the family. Your family has been a source of joy, love and happiness for our family. Linda has a kind, gentle and loving heart for others. She and my Dad had a relationship as cousins that showed others what true family looks like. You all have a special place in my heart, with wonderful memories of our times together. I can see Linda and Dad rejoicing in Heaven. Love you all.
Linda S. Carpenter. A beautiful person full of Christian Love for all. A friendly smile plus her quick wit. A true southern lady. Prayers for Gene ,Rebekah ,Tommy plus others in her family. Rudy L. Snow
Rebekah,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and in the days to come. Please know that we are here for you.Grace, Peace, Blessings and Love, Charles and Miriam Bounds Laurinburg Presbyterian Church.
Dear, dear Friends,
“…though I walk through the shadow of death thou art with me….”
Now, for your precious mother, it is no longer a “shadow.” As Paul Bunyan wrote so succinctly centuries ago about the saints entering the Celestial city:
“ There your eyes shall be delighted with seeing, and your ears with hearing the pleasant voice of the Mighty One.”
Marvin and l send heartfelt grief and care to you as you say good-bye to your many years of loving sojourn on this earth as you traveled the way together to the “celestial city.”
We read with fascination the beautifully written obituary. What a dedicated and committed pilgrim!
Linda was a beautiful lady, I am so very sorry, deepest condolences.
In her quiet way, Linda was ever thoughtful compassionate and caring. She will be greatly missed.
Prayers for all who mourn.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gene, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your wife. May God be with you, and your family as you continue your life.