Mrs. Polly Carpenter, age 82 passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at Athens Regional Medical Center. 

A native and life-long resident of McMinn County, Tenn.  she was a daughter of the late Joseph Neil and Emmaline Wattenbarger Monroe and was preceded indeath by her Husband:  Lloyd "Hoyt" Carpenter, Daughter:  Carolyn West Rynes, Sister:  Jewell Monroe and Two Brothers:  Samuel Monroe and Melvin Monroe.

She was a member of Clearwater Baptist Church, Former owner of Athens Floor Company and worked as a Nursing Assistant at Life Care of Athens.

Survivors: Two sisters and brother-in-law: Nathemia Farris of Athens, Tenn.  Wilma and Larry Thorton of Riceville, Tenn.  Sister-in-law: Brenda Thurman of Athens, Tenn.  Several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral Services will be 8 P.M. Wednesday, April 2, 2008 in the chapel of Laycock-Hobbs Funeral Home with Dr. Chris Monroe officiating.

Graveside Service will be 11 A.M. Thursday at Clearwater Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers will be Eddie Farris, Joe Farris, Randy Farris, Scott Thorton, Dewayne Monroe, Eric Thorton, David Farris and Jerry Monroe.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 prior to the service.  Those unable to attend may send condolences to mailto:condolences@laycock-hobbs.com