Jean Miller Carpenter

Jean was born on August 29th, 1927 in Herminie, Pennsylvania to the late Elenore “Nannie” (Harenski) Miller and Melvin “Sam” Miller. After attending Sewickley Township High School, she completed her Bachelor’s degree at Margret Morrison Carnegie College, now known as Carnegie Mellon University.

Fiercely independent and a savvy business woman, she carved out a dynamic career in Real Estate and was one of the oldest licensed agents in Northern Virginia. For more than 40 years, she was affiliated with McLean Realtors (formerly Harper and Company) and was active in the office almost daily up until her death.

She also lived independently and enjoyed a full calendar of work and social events – from participating in client meetings and managing her own portfolio of properties to playing Bingo and attending every family gathering.

Jean was the devoted matriarch of the Carpenter family; the loving wife for 63 years of Robert Sr.; the dedicated mother of three sons, Robert, Jr. (Maureen), William (Debbie), and Scott (Kris); and doting Grandma to 10 cherished grandchildren and 6 beloved great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at Murphy Funeral Home 1102 West Broad Street, Falls Church, Va. 22046 on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm. A funeral service will be at St John the Beloved Roman Catholic Church 6420 Linway Terrace, McLean, Va. 22101 on Thursday July 28, 2016 at 11am with Interment at National Memorial Park 7482 Lee Highway, Fall Church, VA 22042.