Makayla Emeriee Carpenter

Makayla Emeriee Carpenter, 13, of Jeffersonville, died Sunday afternoon, May 14, 2017 at St. Joseph Mt. Sterling.  She was born June 23, 2003 in Winchester.

Makayla moved to Montgomery County ten years ago from Bath County, she attended Victory Chapel in Bethel and was a 6th grader at Montgomery County Intermediate School.  Makayla loved life, she didn't have a worry in the world and never wanted others to worry or be unhappy.  She was a proud big sister and didn't take that responsibility lightly.  Makayla enjoyed visiting the beach, pink was her favorite color and she collected Barbie dolls, stuffed animals and movies.  She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Survivors include; her parents, Matt Carpenter of Owingsville and Amanda Purvis Swartz (Mike) of Means; two brothers, Daniel Frazier of Means and Mason Carpenter of Bethel; one sister, Raygan Swartz of Means; grandparents, Mary "Nenny" Howard and Doug "Poppy" Fitch of Jeffersonville, Elwick Carpenter of Owingsville, Randy Purvis (Shannon) of Owingsville and Melissa Beckner of Louisville; great grandparents, Beulah Purvis of Preston, Sandra Bailey of Owingsville and Rebecca Blanton of Mt. Sterling; great uncle, Herman Howard of Frenchburg; host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by one aunt, Madison Calvert; three great aunts, Brenda Howard, Jackie Cole and Maxine Stanfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations towards the funeral.  Payable: Mary Howard, 555 Timber Lane, Jeffersonville, Kentucky 40337.

Funeral will be Friday, May 19, 2017 at 11:00AM. Visitation will be Thursday  from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at Jeffersonville Assembly of God.  Committal will follow in the McClain Cemetery in Bath County.   Pastor Robbie Conn will be officiating.

Pallbearers:  Chris Wheat, Carl David Otten, Herman Howard, Jay Hardin, Randy Purvis and Orben Lyons.

Honorary Pallbearers: Sarah Girod, James Wells, Kirby Baxter, Allison Fugate, Karah Fugate, Taylor Arnold, Mallory Fields, Phill Blythe, Alyssa Blythe, Nevaeh Bowen and Everett Johnson.