Anna M. Young Carpenter

Anna M. Young Carpenter, affectionately known as Grandma Ann to many, was born on November 11, 1933, at "Devils Backbone" near Madison, Indiana, to the late Oscar "Shorty" Young and Florence Marie Sweeney Young. A lifelong resident of Jefferson County, Anna’s life was deeply rooted in the community she loved. She was a dedicated member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the First Christian Church. She was united in marriage at the age of 16 to Robert Leonard Carpenter, Sr. and this union was blessed with 63 years of marriage until his passing in 2012. Together they had one son Bobby, Jr. Her working career began at the Ohio Theatre in Madison, where she served as a ticket taker for 36 years. Following the theatre's closing, she began her remarkable career as a house cleaner for Historic Madison, Inc., retiring in December of 2025 at the age of 92.

Ann was a woman of many passions. She enjoyed reading, feeding the birds, and caring for a beloved squirrel named, Cookie who would visit her everyday. She had a profound love for butterflies and the tranquility of the Ohio River, where she enjoyed walking and sitting. Ann’s home was often filled with the energy and laughter of her extended family, as she embraced the role of Grandma Ann, helping to raise everyone. Ann passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Ripley Crossing in Milan, Indiana.

Grandma Ann is survived by her daughter-in-law Toni Carpenter of Madison, Indiana; her granddaughters, Bobbie Jo Carpenter-Davis (Chris) of Osgood, Indiana, Nissa A. Royalty of Madison, Indiana and April M. Royalty of Madison, Indiana; her grandson Doulgas Carpenter of Indianapolis, Indiana; her great-grandchildren Abby (Alex), Clay, McKenna, Kirkland, Letha and Brady (Kenzie); her great-great grandchildren Addison, Ellayna, Dougie and Carter; her nieces Betty Maddox (Mike) of Madison, Indiana and Carol Ehlers of Madison, Indiana; her great-nieces Sasha (BJ), Sarah (Andrew) and Sonja (Season); her great-great-nieces Kealia and Brecklyn; her great-great-nephews Cade and Kai; her special cousins Marilyn and Shelly; her several other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar "Shorty" Young and Florence Marie Sweeney Young; her husband Robert Leonard Carpenter, Sr.; her son Robert L. "Bobby" Carpenter, Jr.; her sister-in-law Betty Owens and her husband Lou.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive, Madison, Indiana, 47250. Funeral services will follow at 1:00pm at the same location. Interment will then follow in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison, Indiana.

Memorials in her memory can be made at the link below the obituary to the First Christian Church or Ripley Crossing.

Anna's life was filled with joy, love, and service. Her memory will continue to inspire all who knew her. Please feel free to share your memories and upload photos of Ann on the memorial page.