Ruth Eileen Carpenter, 84, Brazil, passed away at 8:40 p.m., Jan. 14, 2008, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, at 2 p.m., at French Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Calcutta Cemetery. Visitation will be at French Funeral Home, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, from Noon - 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mooseheart City of Children, 155 S. International Drive, Mooseheart, Ill. 60539, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

To light a candle in her memory, visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com.