Joan Marcella (Bailey) Carpenter, 89, of North Platte, passed away June 16, 2015 at Centennial Park Retirement Village. She was born Nov. 10, 1925 to William S. and Mildred (Wigington) Bailey at Schuyler, NE. The family moved to Grand Island when she was an infant, where she attended school and graduated from high school with the class of 1943. She married Bill Carpenter on June 12, 1943 and they were married 64 years before Bill’s passing in 2007. Bill was still in the Air Force at the time of their marriage, so she joined him and lived in various southern states. After Bill’s discharge, they moved to North Platte. She worked at Woolworth’s, Montgomery Ward’s, Andy’s Pub and did bookkeeping for Bill’s floor covering business. She loved sewing, yard work, arts and crafts. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill; a sister, Ruth Drake; brothers, Gordon, Richard, and William Bailey. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Memorial graveside services will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell at a later date. Cremation was chosen. Those wishing to sign her memorial book may do so from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.