Esther Geraldine “Jerry” Carpenter, 99, of Annapolis, Maryland, passed away at 9:10 A.M., Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Atria Manresa Assisted Living Center in Annapolis, Maryland. FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens Chapel in Woodlawn, Illinois, with Rev. Dr. Gary Sweeten officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. Friends of the Esther Geraldine “Jerry” Carpenter Family may call from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, January 22, 2016 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call (618) 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfh.com for further information or to send online condolences.