Evelyn Mae Carpenter Bender, age 89 of Seguin, passed away on October 8, 2025.  Evelyn was born on December 20, 1935 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Iva Mae (Wood) and Harry Wilson Carpenter.

Evelyn was a 1954 graduate of W.B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi, Texas, and later graduated from Southwest Texas State University in 1971 (Texas State), where she obtained her teaching degree.  She taught for 26 years, teaching both at Seguin Independent School District and later at Seguin Christian Academy.  She also Substitute taught for 10 years.

She was an active member of First Baptist Church in Seguin, and also enjoyed affiliations with Retired Teachers, American Legion Auxiliary, Silver Center, and the Texas Theatre.

Evelyn loved to travel and play cards with her friends.  She traveled all over Europe which included Greece.  She also visited both China and Russia and was blessed to do Missionary work in Nicaragua.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her son, Bill Wilson Bender, her granddaughter, Aleta Bender, her parents, and her brothers, Donald Wilson Carpenter and wife Jo Ann, and Louis Marion Carpenter.

Survivors include her daughter, Debra Gay Seiler and husband Michael; son Richard Alan Bender and wife Michelle; grandchildren, Michelle Seiler, Russell Seiler, Austin Bender and Shelby Bender; great-grandchildren, Samantha and Lucy Seiler; nieces and nephew, Donna Carpenter, Bobby Carpenter, Christi Wickham and Amy Lewis; other loving family members and a host of friends.

Visitation will begin on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 9:15 a.m. at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel followed by funeral service at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Dr. Brice Mandaville officiating.

Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery.  A reception will follow.

The family would like to thank Seguin Assisted Living and River Bend Healthcare for the wonderful care they gave to their mother.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 1314 E. Cedar, Seguin, Texas, 78155.