Mary Lee Carpenter Cain

Mary Carpenter Cain, 69, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Mary was born in Columbus, Georgia on November 20, 1951, to the late Mary Jo and Jack L. Carpenter. Mary was a 1969 graduate of Jordan Vocational High School. She retired from New Horizon Mental Rehabilitation Center after 30 years of service as an instructor. Mary loved watching old classic movies, shopping and spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving companion, Jose “Dooney” Gonzalez; brother, Forest Lemoris “Marcell” Carpenter; and loving aunt, Doris Nix.

Mary Carpenter Cain is survived by her sons, Michael Cain (Monica) and Jason Cain (Julie); daughter-in-law, Tanya Cain; grandchildren, Cortlandt Cain, Ciara Cain, Bella Cain and Colton Cain; uncle, Douglas Powell (Sherry); aunt, Shelby Jean Garrett; niece, Amber LeAnne Carpenter; nephew, Forrest Jack Carpenter; life-long friends, Barbara Jackson, Eva Wade, Barbara Gordon and Mary Adams; the Gonzalez family; a host of cousins and dearest friends.

The graveside memorial service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 12:00pm at ParkHill Cemetery, Columbus, Georgia. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 30, 2020, 6:00 – 8:00pm in the St. Elmo Room at Striffler-Hamby, Columbus, Georgia.