CARPENTER (Yates), Mrs. Hortense E. May "Dea" 79 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Thurs. July 9, 2015.
She was a member of Solid Word Bible Church (Indianapolis) and Mt. Zion Baptist Church (Springfield).
She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Carpenter, Sr. and daughter, Yvonne M. Ross-Vance, step-children, James A. Carpenter, Jr. and Michelle Carpenter.
She leaves to cherish her memory, son, Felix J. Ross; 3 grandchildren, Shenevelyn R. Ross; Dawn N. Ross and Dominic A. Ross; great grandson, Ellis D. Price; siblings, Ralph C. Yates; Eddie Yates, Jr.; Larry Yates; Surlester Boykin and Carolyn Yates; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
The visitation will take place Sat. July 18, 2015 10:00 a.m. to service time 11:00 a.m. at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 34 W. Pleasant St. and Entombment will immediately follow in Rose Hill Burial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Williams & Bluitt Funeral Home & Robert C. Henry Funeral Home.
Expressions of caring and concern may be directed to
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