Harriet Jean Carpenter Krhut, 81, peacefully gained her angel wings on January 16, 2022 in Midland, TX. She was born on October 20, 1940 in Austin, TX. Her family moved to Alpine, TX during her childhood years. She was an Alpine Buck and a Sul Ross Lobo. During this time, she developed many life-long friendships.
In 1964, Harriet married her love, Frank Krhut, of Alpine. They had three daughters and moved to Monahans in 1976 where they lived and raised their family for 30 years. Harriet was an elementary physical education teacher for many years.
Harriet was a very strong, devoted and selfless mother and loved her role as “Nanny Hoot” to her four grandchildren. She will be truly missed by her family and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Charlcie Carpenter and husband, Frank Krhut.
Harriet is survived by her brother, Johnny Carpenter of Alpine; daughters, Kandle Krhut of San Angelo, Crystal Peña and husband Mike of Odessa, and Vicki Kutscherousky and husband Gerald of Frisco; and grandchildren, Colton Peña and wife Kambree, Braxton Peña, Reese Kutscherousky, and Luke Kutscherousky.
Services will be held privately by the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Special Olympics of Texas.
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