Laura M. Carnes, age 97, of Greenwood, passed away November 1, 2023. She was born on February 24, 1926 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to William and Oma (Bray) Honeycutt, the middle child of seven brothers and one sister. Laura was a happy homemaker. She enjoyed working in her yard and planting beautiful flowers throughout her yard. Continue Reading
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Laura M. Carnes, age 97, of Greenwood, passed away November 1, 2023. She was born on February 24, 1926 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to William and Oma (Bray) Honeycutt, the middle child of seven brothers and one sister.
Laura was a happy homemaker. She enjoyed working in her yard and planting beautiful flowers throughout her yard. Laura was a perfectionist at keeping her home immaculate; she took great pride in that. She loved listening to her jazz music, and was an avid animal lover, especially the neighborhood cats. She would put food out for them each day. Laura was also an avid bird watcher, and placed several bird feeders throughout her yard watching for her favorite birds, Cardinals. She loved eating her sweets, particularly Reese’s Cups and ice cream, which were her favorites.
She is survived by her daughter: Barbara (Michael) Biddle; grandchildren: Michell (Dave) Michael, Beverly McClure, Jennifer Grubb, and Doug (Miranda) Biddle, Ryan Carnes, Rhea Carnes, Michael B. (Ellie) Carnes, Shawn D. (Erin) Carnes, and Cheyenne Carnes; nine grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; twelve great-great grandchildren; and one great-great-great grandchild.
Laura is preceded in death by her husband: Albert M. Carnes; two sons: Albert L. Carnes, and Michael E. Carnes; grandson: Cody Carnes; parents: William and Oma (Bray) Honeycutt; as well as her eight siblings.
A visitation will be held on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Joel Stevens conducting the service at 1:00 p.m. at Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care, 7520 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. Burial will follow at Round Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements are in the care of Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care.
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