Ruby Goins Carpenter

Ruby Goins Carpenter, 77, of 254 Cargo Rd., Ellerbe, died Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Mrs. Carpenter was born April 20, 1932 in Surry County, NC, a daughter of the late Willie Elmer and Rosa Culler Goins. She was a longtime member of New Hope Baptist Church, where she had served as a Sunday school teacher and church Secretary. She was a graduate of Ellerbe High School, Class of 1950 and retired as secretary of Ellerbe Primary/Jr. High School after 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her brother, Virgil Goins and a sister, Bessie Kiger. Surviving are her husband of 59 years, Bradie Carpenter of the home; son Jeff Carpenter and wife Angie of Candor; daughter, Leeann Carpenter and companion Dana Blake of Rocky Point, NC; grandchildren, Kristy Barnes and husband Josh of Columbia, SC, Kevin Carpenter of Candor; great grandson, Braxton Barnes; step grandson, Blake Leopard of Rocky Point; Brothers, Otis Goins of Albemarle, Robert Goins of Ellerbe; and a sister, Hester Dillon of Ellerbe. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Arnold and Rev. Tim Hawks officiating. Interment will follow in Ellerbe Cemetery. The family will see friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday at Carter Funeral Home in Ellerbe and at other times at the home on Cargo Rd.