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Frankie Sheridan Carpenter Hicks

Frankie Sheridan Carpenter Hicks, 84 of Shelby, N.C. passed on June 19, 2025, at White oak manor, Kings Mountain. She was born July 7, 1940, in Cleveland County to the late Howard Vincent Carpenter and Rachel Elizabeth Thomas Carpenter.

Frankie retired from Social Services after 30 plus years of service. She was a lifelong member of Central United Methodist Church where she enjoyed playing in the handbell choir. Frankie spent summers with her family at her parents' cabin on Lake Wylie. She was an excellent skier in her earlier years. Frankie attended Gardner Webb University and Appalachian State University.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her daughter, Sherri Renee Lingerfelt, three brothers, Vincent Carpenter, Bill Carpenter, Johnny Carpenter, and her sister, Linda Carpenter Triplett.

Survivors include two daughters, Kyla Lingerfelt Rice and husband David from Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Kelly Lingerfelt Gregory and husband Wayne from Shelby, N.C. Four grandchildren, Justin (Heather) Gregory of Shelby, N.C. "Chase Gregory from Orlando, Florida, River Mann and Tanner Mann of Myrtle beach. S.C. Three step grandchildren, Michael (Cassandra) of Summerville, S.C., Josh Mann of Lenoir, N.C., and Dara Mann of Morganton, N.C. Seven great-grandchildren, Tobias Gregory, Ayden Gregory, Addyson Gregory, MJ Jones, Jenny Jones, Hudson Gregory, and Romi Monforte Mann. Lifelong friend and former husband, Robert Garren Lingerfelt of Blacksburg, SC.

In lieu of flowers consider a donation to Alzheimer's Association in memory of Frankie. 4600 Park Rd STE 250, Charlotte, NC 28209

A Graveside service will be held at 2:00PM, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Cleveland Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.


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