Carmen G. Rabel-Newman, 63, of Ripley, WV, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Hospice-West, South Charleston, WV.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack & Erma Vogel Smith, and sister, Christina Dillane.
Carmen is survived by her husband, Mark Newman, daughter, Gina (William) Gunnoe, sister, Anita Gilmore, step-sons, David (Christy) Newman and Chad Newman, and five grandchildren, Reese (Laura) Gillispie, Alex, Aiden, Audrey and Brendan Newman, and one great-granddaughter, Stella Reese.
Carmen was very passionate about her pets, especially her horses and also loved doing artwork of wildlife.
Service will be 1:00pm, Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Phillip Dunn officiating. Burial will follow at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Family and friends will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
I remember Carmen and her love of horses. My sister, Kristie, and her would ride horses on our grandmother’s farm (Carmen’s Aunt Todie). We visited every summer as children and got together with the Smith’s. We also visited them when they lived in San Diego. I have fond memories of our visits with Carmen, Christina, Anita, Erma and Jack. Sending peaceful thoughts to her family and Anita. Kim Pursel Toffelmire
God Bless you sweet lady. Rest in Peace