Sally Elizabeth Carpenter Lauren, age 53, died Thursday, September 10, 2009 at her home in Charlotte. She was born April 13, 1956 in Marysville, WA to the late William Carpenter and Bette Hilton Carpenter of LaConner, Washington. She was a former school teacher who taught 4th and 5th grade in the United States and taught Community College in Germany. She was a member of the Charlotte Church. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Timothy Lauren. She is also survived by her son Christopher Lauren of West Point, NY and daughter Elisabeth Lauren of Denver, CO. She also has a sister Cindy Divita and husband Dr. Joe Divita of LaConner, Washington. The service will be held at Hartsell Funeral Home-Concord on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 4:00 PM with Evangelist Ron Drabot officiating. Memorials can be made to HOPE Worldwide, www.hopeww.org , 353 West Lancaster Avenue, Suite 200, Wayne, PA 19087.