Mary Virginia Carpentier (nee Schmidt), 86, fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, died Feb. 21, 2022. Born in St. Louis to Mathias and Janice (Armstrong) Schmidt.  Raised in South St. Louis. After her marriage in 1957 to William A. Carpentier (deceased, 2008), she resided in Webster Groves.

She is survived by sons John (Sallie) and Jim (Karen) Carpentier; daughters Janice (Mark Yawdoszyn), Laura (Jeff Hamilton) and Barbara (David Byrd); grandchildren Matthias (Gwen Lamar) Dean-Carpentier; Michelle (Charlie) Jacob; Kevin Carpentier; Adam Yawdoszyn; Amy, Beth, and Rachel Hamilton; Andrew and Caroline Byrd; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her sister, Shirley Schrauth.

An avid reader, Mary spent countless hours at the St. Louis, Webster Groves, and St. Louis County libraries. 

After raising her five children, Mary began her second career in social service, working with teens at Epworth Children & Family Services in Webster Groves. Mary’s final act of service was donating her body to the St. Louis University School of Medicine.

The family would like to thank everyone at Bethesda for the loving care they gave Mary in her final years. 

Mass of Resurrection 10 a.m. Saturday, March 5. Visitation with family 9 to 10 a.m., Holy Redeemer, Webster Groves. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Louis County Library are appreciated. https://foundation.slcl.org/membership/donate