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Obituary for Marie Harrison Carpenter Marie Harrison Carpenter
Former Covington Resident Was Well-Known Musician, Conductor

Marie Harrison Carpenter, 83, of Richmond, Virginia passed from this life Tuesday, March 12, 2019, having been born December 26, 1936.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Carpenter; and parents, Joseph and Fannie Harrison.

She is survived by her daughter, son, three grandchildren and a very dear friend, Burdette A. Rupert Sr., of Covington Virginia.

Marie was born and resided in Richmond, Virginia and later moved to Covington, Virginia, where she taught piano and violin. Marie was also conductor of "Alleghany Highlands Orchestra" in Covington for many years. She will always be remembered for her great talent in the music field, and most of all for her smile that was always on her face to greet others.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Sunrise of Bon Air Memory Care for their patience and care. Service will be private in Richmond. A memorial service will also be held in Covington, Virginia at McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.