BORN

1966

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home

716 S Main Street

Landis, North Carolina

Sammi Carpenter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 5, 2012.

Sammi Carpenter is celebrating this Easter with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She started her journey on April 3, 2012 at 5:22 PM. She was a special child that left lifesize memories with everyone that knew her. As her life emerged, she was diagnosed to be mentally challenged, but as her personality revealed itself, and the love and compassion she had for everyone, we decided she was normal and the rest of us were mentally challenged.

Sammi was born on December 11, 1966 in Cabarrus County, and was a 1988 graduate of A. L. Brown High School. She was an active member of St. Enoch Lutheran Church and was a member of the Special Olympics. She worked at Rowan Vocational Opportunites in Salisbury.

She is survived by her dovoted mother and father, Johnny and Martha Carpenter, who will miss her more than words can ever say, brothers, John Scott Carpenter and wife Sally, Jimmy C. Carpenter and wife Kelly and Shane David Carpenter. Also nephews, Nicholas, Corey, Dylan, Jonathan and great niece Emma survive her. Aunts and uncles, Dale and wife Judy Carpenter of Landis, Jeanie and husband Wade Beaver of China Grove, Charlie Campbell, Kenneth and wife Sherry Campbell of Kannapolis. Carl and wife Kim Campbell of Lincolnton, and aunts Kathy Cable of Salisbury and Faye and husband Jerry Bowers of Faith.

Vistiation will be on Friday at Linn Honeycutt Funeral Home in Landis from 6:00 til 8:00 with funeral on Saturday at 11:00 am at St. Enochs Lutheran Church, with Pastor John Mark Beam, minister. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Rowan Vocational Opportunities , 2728 Old Concord Rd. Salisbury, NC 28146. A special thanks to doctors and nurses at Northeast Medical Center, 4th floor in Concord and especially Dr. David Rhodes of Northeast Digestive and Cat Drye of Rowan Vocational Opportunities.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.linnhoneycuttfuneralhome.com

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April 11, 2012

Kevin Leichman

Sammi was a very loving person. She always had a smile. She loved to sing to me while I was driving her to RVO. Her favorite and mine was [The Gambler]. She told me that her Dad taught her that song. She is already being missed by many. God bless the family for comfort and understanding. God gained an angel.

April 11, 2012

Joyce Fowler

May God be with you during your lost. I remember Sammi in the first kindergarten class at Landis school. She was always a very loving child to be around. Johnny I know you remember everytime you went by mothers house(Edna Ketner)she always wanted to stop and most of the time you did. She always like mother and mother enjoyed seeing her everytime she could she still talks about Sammi wanting to see Mrs.Ketner. May God bless all of you at this time but one day we will all see her again.

April 10, 2012

May God comfort you in your loss of Sammi. She made the world a better place. I was lucky to have met her.

April 10, 2012

Bill Karriker

I'm already missing my little Sammi. We always picked with each other and my last episode was a few nights before she went to meet Jesus. I gave her an Easter Bunny and she told me to put it on a shelf in a cabinet next to her bed. Not long afterwards, I picked it up to show someone that it would sing :Jesus Loves Me" She immediately said: BILL leave my Bunny Rabit alone, you gave it to me and put it back on the shelf right now! Of course I obeyed her command and said "YES MAM" Everyone there got a big laugh out of it.

Sammi, keep all of our friends and family up there with you entertained until we see you again.

Nila and I love and miss you.

Bill and Nila Karriker

April 9, 2012

David Rhodes

Sammi's good cheer and kindness were always inspirational to me. I will miss her and I will remember her example.

April 9, 2012

Vickii Lumsden

Although I had not seen Sammi in a while I never forgot that smile and all the laughter we shared at Dale and Judy's.

I will be attending Special Olympics soon at my brother's school in Morganton....and I will think of Sammi with a smile... and say a prayer for her family and all those that loved her. God really does have a special place for these children! Rest in peace Sammi. Job well done.

April 8, 2012

Julie DeDominici

Dear Johnny, my heart goes out to you and your family. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Sammi and all who loved her are in my prayers.

April 8, 2012

Amy Ashburn-yow

I am very sorry for your lose. Mom and I just found out out today about Sammi's passing. I wish we had known sooner or we would have been there for the funeral. I pray for Gods grace in your life and heart during this time. Love and Prayers Amy Ashburn Yow

April 8, 2012

Tara Seaford

Sammi was a very special lady with an extraordinary personality...She could make anyone smile with her funny words and songs...She was loved and cherished by EVERYONE who knew her...She will be dearly missed by ALL of her at Rowan Vocational Opportunities family. I thank God to have had the opportunity to know such a precious soul...Heaven just got a whole lot sweeter (and entertaining :~) ...Prayers for the family.

April 8, 2012

Dean (Cheek-o) & Sandra Cheek

Sammi touched the lives of everyone she met. She brought joy and laughter to us all. What a very special legacy she leaves. Dean and I extend our deepest condolences to your family and hope your wonderful memories will comfort you.

April 8, 2012

We are so sorry to hear about Sammie. We remember the times when Johnny would bring Sammi with him to our house and she always lit up any room she was in. Our hearts and condolences go out to the family and friends. She will be missed. Frank and Ollie Parnell,New Port Richey, Fl.

April 7, 2012

Debra Gramling

I was so saddened to hear of your loss of Sammi. She was more than a daughter I know she was a special gift from God. He placed her in such a loving home that she was able to be herself and so surounded by love. She never met a stranger and now she is probably sharing some of her jokes in Heaven her Dad taught her. Me as well as my Church are praying for God's grace and mercy to help you through this time and know you will see her again soon, she will be waiting with that beaming smile. Debra Morrow Gramling

April 7, 2012

Angela Saunders

Martha, I am sorry for your loss. May god bless you and your family in your healing!

Angela (Nance) Saunders
Reynoldsburg, OH

April 6, 2012

Susan Hinson

I happy times of was in sunday school very sunday before I got married back in 90-Me and Sammi all ways had a good times at easter eggs hunts she was all ways in with all the little kids young than her but she still love to be in with them-All people who come in ct. of her was blessing in GOD hands and I will think of her all times I go by the building on Concord Road and I will miss her alot-I Will be with you one day and I Love you-Susan Wilson Lambert Hinson

April 6, 2012

Molly Bonds Clayton

Sammie will always have a special place in my heart! She definitely lit up a room when she entered with her sweet smile and laughter. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers and God bless you during this time. Sammie will make heaven a happier place by being a most special angel...
RIP SWEET SAMMIE!

April 6, 2012

Dorita Thompson

I am so sorry for your loss sammie was a very special girl always smiling and laughing causing the world to smile back.

April 6, 2012

Nancy & Bobby Gulledge

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

April 6, 2012

My prayers are with you and the family, I known she will be missed so very much. Sammi always made me smile, With Love Shayne Cook Daugherty

April 6, 2012

Grove Supply

She sure did brighten everyones day here at work everytime she came thru our doors. She was such a blessing to all of us and we will surely miss her. The Huffsnagglers

April 6, 2012

Travis Basinger

My Dad and Sam had a very special relationship both of them would light up at first sight of one another. I knew from the beginning that Sam was special. When I was a kid I thought Sam was the coolest teenage I had ever met, being 9 years my senior, She paid attention to me and we were able to have fun. Has I got older I realized Sammie was different, not in a good or bad way, just different. Now that I am an adult realize how different from the rest of us she is. She loved completely and unconditionally, and once you gain her love it was for life. She did not suffer from the blind ambition that so many of us exhibit today saying or doing whatever we have to stay ahead. At times in a conversation between us I would gain a small glimpse into her world, with her I could slow down and see things, how they really are, and not what I perceive. Her sometimes “dry” sense of humor would leave me in stitches. She emanated energy, a child like essence that made all of us remember what it was like to be young again, get excited about the small things in life. Yes Sam was different and in the entire important ways better.

April 6, 2012

I will miss seeing Sammi at work and will think of her often. God bless and keep her family at this sad time.
Emily White, Salisbury, NC

April 6, 2012

Robert Hamilton Jr

God Bless the Carpenter Family in the loss of beloved daughter, Sammi, She was such a sweetheart and always wore a smile.God has a special place for children such as her. My deepest sorrows.

April 6, 2012

Wendy Stanton

I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Sammi being funny and making me laugh. My love and prayers go out to you and your family.

April 6, 2012

SAMMI HAS ALWAYS BEEN A SPECIAL GIFT FROM GOD TO OUR ENTIRE FAMILY! SHE WAS SPECIALLY BUILT BY GODS OWN HANDS TO COMPLETE THE TASK THAT SHE WAS GIVEN AT BIRTH AND THAT WAS TO PUT A SMILE IN EVERYONES HEART THAT SHE MET! SHE DID IT WITH GODS HELP! DAN AND TRISHA HOLLAR AND FAMILY

April 6, 2012

Pat Fox

If I had a quarter in this pocket and one in the other pocket, what would I have? Someone elses pants on.

April 6, 2012

I will miss Sammie,God bless you and your family during this time,I treasure the balls she brought to me at each Dental visit and our singing and her ssaying you like that Pops.RobynRDH

April 6, 2012

peggy funderburk

I am going to miss sammi seeing her at the work shop and and talking to her she was gife from god . god bless the family

April 5, 2012

LIsa Stancil

Sammi was a Great person. I was truly blessed to know her and her mom and dad. Love you,Lisa Stancil

April 5, 2012

delores stout

Sammi called you affectionately "Campbell & pops", I would like to extend my heart felt condolences to you & your family. Sammi was a gift from god. She had a smile & a personality that would light up any room. May the kindness & the compassion of others, help ease ur loss. And may your memories & her spirit sustain you through the days ahead.

April 5, 2012

Sandra Cannon

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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