Former Celina resident, Mildred "Maxine" Carpenter, 87, died Feb. 7, 2008, in Stuart, Fla.

She was born Jan. 30, 1921, in Van Wert, to Earl and Mabel Helverson McCrory. On July 4, 1943, she married Francis W. Carpenter, who died July 9, 2001.

Surviving is a son, Michael Carpenter of Stuart.

She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Celina.

A graveside memorial service is 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert, the Rev. Jeffrey Conrad officiating.

Contributions can be made to the American Heart Association.

Condolences can be left at lhdfuneralhome.com.