Sandra Carnahan, 82, of Pittsburg, formerly of Parsons, died at 3:39 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at the Pittsburg Health and Rehab.

She was born Aug. 27, 1944, at Parsons, a daughter of Melvin Leroy and Bety Marie (Albertson) Lamb. She grew up in Parsons and attended school here. She was employed at Wal-Mart for over 35 years, working as a department head in the Crafts Department. In 2019 she moved to Pittsburg to be near her family.

In Feb. 1962 she was united in marriage to Jim Peterson, Sr. at Parsons. They later divorced. She later married Johnnie L. Carnahan on Sept. 14, 1970, at Miami, OK. He preceded her in death on July 14, 2019.

In past years, she attended the Church of God at Parsons. She enjoyed gardening and crafts, and also her faith and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include: two sons — Jeff Peterson (Dan Forbes), Erie, KS; and Jimmy Peterson, Jr. (Nancy), Pittsburg, KS; three grandchildren — Tiffany Romine (Cephas), Pittsburg, KS; Caleb Peterson (Lelia), Clearwater, FL; and Joshua Forbes (Samantha), Battlefield, MO. Four great-grandchildren — Vanessa Romine, Pittsburg, KS; Rosie Peterson, Clearwater, FL; Kara Forbes, Battlefield, MO; Cade Peterson, Clearwater, FL. Special nieces — Tammy Charles, Altamont, KS; and Julie Graham, Shawnee, OK. Two sisters — Linda Lamb, Address Unknown; and Kathy Adams, Parsons, KS.

In addition to her husband, her brother — Gary Lamb preceded her in death.

Private funeral services will be held at later date. The family will receive friends from 2:30 until 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Gentiva Hospice and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.