SULLIVAN ---- Daisy Anita "Haviland" Carpenter, 79, of Sullivan, passed away Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004, at her residence.

Born on Jan. 27, 1925 in Clay County, she was the daughter of Earl Haviland and Esther "Croft" Waggoner.

She was a housewife and a member of the Rebecca Lodge of Hymera, and the Women's Auxiliary of VFW Post 717 of Worthington. She loved her family, sewing and doing crafts, and was a euchre player, winning several tournaments.

Survivors include two sons Ralph Carpenter, Jr., and wife Deloris, and Randall Carpenter; two daughters, Shirley Carpenter and Edwina Vaughn and husband Mark; one sister, Hazil Wilson; 12 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

She was prececed in death by her husband, Ralph Carpenter, Sr.; her parents; four brothers, Loraine "Bud" Haviland, Theodore "Ted" Haviland, Otho Waggoner, Jr., and Renos Waggoner; and one son, Paul Earl Carpenter.

Funeral service will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Mattox-McHugh Funeral Home in Hymera with the Rev. Timothy Fleach officiating. Burial will follow at the K of P Cemetery.

Friends may call Wednesday from 4-8 p.m.