Beauty queen. Feminist. Civil rights protester. Teacher. Communicator. Singer. Musician. Affordable housing champion. Park enthusiast. Strategist. Convener. Charmer. Politician. Non-profit leader. Award winner. Gun-control advocate. Twice cancer survivor. “Big Love Club” founder. Avid reader. Author. Poet. Painter. Art aficionado. Christian. Mystic. Believer.

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Jean Carpenter had many roles in life, bringing joy, laughter, humor, perseverance, and complete commitment to make life better for those in need.