She was born in Koeltztown to George and Elizabeth M. Barnett Hoffman. She was married in 1946 in Jefferson City to Joseph Baumhoer who preceded her in death; to John F. Helmich, in Jefferson Ctiy, who also preceded her in death; and to Harry J. Carver, in Jefferson City, who died in 1975. Survivors include two sons, Raymond Baumhoer, St. Thomas; and John A. Baumhoer, Holts Summit; four daughters, Loretta M. Croney, Elkins, WV; Lorraine A. LaRue, Eldon; Jean A. Baumhoer and Cindy K. Wells, both of Jefferson City; eleven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; one brother, George Hoffman, Jr., Elk Run Heights, IA; and two sisters Angela Deppe, Holts Summit; and Nancy Schroeder, Waterloo, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, three sisters, and one son, Billy L. Helmich. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. She was a devoted mother and homemaker.