CARPENTER --Florestine Frances Austin 31 Jan 1924 - 27 Feb 2015 Her journey of 91 years began in Danbury, CT, on 31 Jan 1924, as the second child of Wallace and Frances (nee Bickers) Austin. Childhood was spent in New England before the family moved to Frederick, MD when she was 13. Florestine (Flo) Frances would graduate from Frederick High School, in 1942.Marriage followed in November, 1944, to the late Bernard Farring Carpenter, also of Frederick. They would set up home in Baltimore, MD. Florestine Frances would give life to seven children, six of whom survived into adulthood. One son, Robert Allen, preceded her in death. In 1959, the family moved to Chicago Heights, IL where she would spend the rest of her life. Retiring from the City of Chicago Heights Police Department at the age of 72, she would spend life quietly enjoying reading, her companion cats, and visits from friends and family. Her long journey ended peacefully on February 27, 2015, in Chicago Heights, IL. Florestine Frances is survived by six children: Bernard Lee of Columbia, SC; Sandra Jean Greenwood and Ginger Austin Carpenter, both of Walnut Creek, CA; Melinda Worthington of Park Forest, IL; Michael David (Kris) of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA; and Elizabeth Anne (David) Wilson of West Chester, OH. One sister survives: Marjorie Ann Ford of Frederick, MD She is also survived by 6 grandchildren: Geoffrey and Sean Greenwood of California, Jennifer and Michael (Becky) Worthington of Illinois, Alexandra and Hannah Wilson of Ohio; and six great-grandchildren Celina, Bianca, and Marco Delgado of Illinois, and Autumn, Madelyn, and Aubrey Worthington of Illinois. In her final days, the Illinois and Ohio members of the clan rallied to provide comfort and care. The family wishes to express its appreciation to Beverly Pelligrini, of Chicago Heights, IL, and her family, for the years of kindness and assistance given to our mother. We would also like to thank our mother's caregiver, Michelle Crossley for the patience and tender skill she provided. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the South Suburban Humane Society, 1103 West End Ave., Chicago Heights, IL 60411; www.southsuburbanhumanesociety.org/ Service Information A service summary is not available