Mrs. Mary Carpenter, age 55, of Hoover, AL, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 13, 2011, after a long illness. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Ralph Carpenter, her son, Chris Carpenter (Allison), her daughter, Caryn Stamper, three brothers, Buddy Hauser, Jim Hauser, and Dennis Hauser, her sister, Lorlee Piotrowski, three grandchildren, Kayce Stamper, Caleb Carpenter, and Carter Carpenter, several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. A memorial service will be Saturday, December 17, 2011, at 11 AM at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Father Henry McDaid officiating.