Obituary for Carmen Viola Allen Smith-McWhorter
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The Family Tribute
Carmen Viola Allen Smith Aka Dee (Our Jamaican Queen) was a Legend. She left a legacy.
The loving mother of LaToya Mone’t Smith, Robertino Mickel Smith, II, Kellie Carrie-Ann Smyre, and Nanny to their children. Aniyah Monyae Howell, Sir Titan Smith, Keilani Sky Dobbins , Worth Mickel Smith, Devante A’leon Patterson , and Oriyan Steffon McDonald. Carmen Left us for eternal life on Easter Sunday Morning, April 17, 2022 at 6:11 am. She was at home at peace with her oldest Daughter and dog Chino when she took her last breath. She was always surrounded by Love! Her favorite phrase was “Love you Later.”
Carmen was Born July 27, 1958 in Cape May County, New Jersey at 12:16 am. She was raised and attended school in the neighboring Seaside city of Wildwood, New Jersey. She graduated from Wildwood High School in 1976 and went straight to the United States Army From August 5, 1976 to August 4, 1980. Discharged HONORABLE. Carmen‘s parents were Ruth Cordelia Allen and James Author Allen.
Carmen Allen from her Youth was a member of the Eureka Baptist church choir until she went off to join United States Army. Carmen was the first black in high school to be inducted into a high society club called Seasiders, that helped to serve her community. Carmen was a member of the colorguard gun squad all four years of high school. She was also a member of the homecoming court being one of the first blacks to achieve this position.
She lived in New Jersey, Germany, Maryland, and North Carolina where she loved to call home. She loved her grandkids tremendously. She loved and gave from her heart to a lot of people. She loved to stay busy in her busy days. She was a choir director, she worked at the Social Security Administration, IBM and bell south computer tech, Secretary, Party event & Character company, CNA, JR’s, Cracker Barrel, and Paper route with her youngest daughter.
Earth Wind and Fire “keep your Head to the sky” was her favorite song. She went and seen them in October 2021. She loved her Son’s music and some Lil Boosie.
She loved to Live life to the fullest. She was Always the Life of the party. She always made songs and gave everybody nicknames. Everyone made special memories with her and she had her own special relationship with everyone who she came in contact with. Back in the day she was the dance queen (that’s what they say), that’s how she got the name “Dee”. She loved music and loved to party! She was loved SOO much.
She leaves to cherish and honor her memory her daughter, LaToya Smith and Granny Aniyah Howell; her son, Robertino Smith and grandsons, Sir Titan Smith and Worth Smith; her youngest daughter, Kellie Carrie-Ann Smyre; and granddaughter, Keilani Sky Dobbins - she was with her almost every day. Her Dog Chino; Bougie (Alagra), Devontae, Oriyan, Lightskin Sherita (Shai), Justus (Justin), Alphina, Tina, and her special friend; Carmen is also survived by her lovely siblings, James Arthur Allen Junior, Vanita Allen, and Josephine Allen; a host of nephews and nieces who she had fun with and always joked with; (Esther‘s kids) James Thompson, Shawn Thompson, Patrick Thompson, Amanda Thompson-Fleming, Sarah Thompson, Ryan Thompson, Colleen Thompson, Alex Thompson, Ashley Thompson. (James Author Allen Junior kids), Fabrice Allen, Cedric Allen. (Vanita Allen’s kids), Michael Popper Junior, Danny Popper, Christopher Popper, Joshua Popper, Christina Popper, Justina Popper; cousins, Timothy Turner, Roland Turner, Jr., Ann Marie Turner, Tracy Turner, Teresa Turner and her family. Nathanael Turner, Nahla Turner, Valeena, Khaleigh, Kiana, Layna, Jazmine, Kaitlyn; aunt and uncle, Althea Turner and Roland Turner.
Carmen Allen was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Cordelia Davis Allen; her father, James Arthur Allen, Sr.; her best friends, Kelly, Daphane, and Mom Patsy; her oldest nephew, Arthur Thompson, Jr., and her oldest sister, Esther Davis Thompson who she is now with.
Carmen dedicated her life to Christ. She loves the Lord and believed in him.
Jamaica me Happy. Stay Lit.
AMERICA IS GREATFUL FOR YOUR SERVICE
Military Rites will be performed on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at The National Cemetery in Salisbury, N. C.
Visit the Book of Memories for Mrs. Carmen at www.rutledgeandbigham.com. Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Carmen Viola Allen Smith McWhorter.
The Family Tribute
Carmen Viola Allen Smith Aka Dee (Our Jamaican Queen) was a Legend. She left a legacy.
The loving mother of LaToya Mone’t Smith, Robertino Mickel Smith, II, Kellie Carrie-Ann Smyre, and Nanny to their children. Aniyah Monyae Howell, Sir Titan Smith, Keilani Sky Dobbins , Worth Mickel Smith, Devante A’leon Patterson , and Oriyan Steffon McDonald. Carmen Left us for eternal life on Easter Sunday Morning, April 17, 2022 at 6:11 am. She was at home at peace with her oldest Daughter and dog Chino when she took her last breath. She was always surrounded by Love! Her favorite phrase was “Love you Later.”
Carmen was Born July 27, 1958 in Cape May County, New Jersey at 12:16 am. She was raised and attended school in the neighboring Seaside city of Wildwood, New Jersey. She graduated from Wildwood High School in 1976 and went straight to the United States Army From August 5, 1976 to August 4, 1980. Discharged HONORABLE. Carmen‘s parents were Ruth Cordelia Allen and James Author Allen.
Carmen Allen from her Youth was a member of the Eureka Baptist church choir until she went off to join United States Army. Carmen was the first black in high school to be inducted into a high society club called Seasiders, that helped to serve her community. Carmen was a member of the colorguard gun squad all four years of high school. She was also a member of the homecoming court being one of the first blacks to achieve this position.
She lived in New Jersey, Germany, Maryland, and North Carolina where she loved to call home. She loved her grandkids tremendously. She loved and gave from her heart to a lot of people. She loved to stay busy in her busy days. She was a choir director, she worked at the Social Security Administration, IBM and bell south computer tech, Secretary, Party event & Character company, CNA, JR’s, Cracker Barrel, and Paper route with her youngest daughter.
Earth Wind and Fire “keep your Head to the sky” was her favorite song. She went and seen them in October 2021. She loved her Son’s music and some Lil Boosie.
She loved to Live life to the fullest. She was Always the Life of the party. She always made songs and gave everybody nicknames. Everyone made special memories with her and she had her own special relationship with everyone who she came in contact with. Back in the day she was the dance queen (that’s what they say), that’s how she got the name “Dee”. She loved music and loved to party! She was loved SOO much.
She leaves to cherish and honor her memory her daughter, LaToya Smith and Granny Aniyah Howell; her son, Robertino Smith and grandsons, Sir Titan Smith and Worth Smith; her youngest daughter, Kellie Carrie-Ann Smyre; and granddaughter, Keilani Sky Dobbins - she was with her almost every day. Her Dog Chino; Bougie (Alagra), Devontae, Oriyan, Lightskin Sherita (Shai), Justus (Justin), Alphina, Tina, and her special friend; Carmen is also survived by her lovely siblings, James Arthur Allen Junior, Vanita Allen, and Josephine Allen; a host of nephews and nieces who she had fun with and always joked with; (Esther‘s kids) James Thompson, Shawn Thompson, Patrick Thompson, Amanda Thompson-Fleming, Sarah Thompson, Ryan Thompson, Colleen Thompson, Alex Thompson, Ashley Thompson. (James Author Allen Junior kids), Fabrice Allen, Cedric Allen. (Vanita Allen’s kids), Michael Popper Junior, Danny Popper, Christopher Popper, Joshua Popper, Christina Popper, Justina Popper; cousins, Timothy Turner, Roland Turner, Jr., Ann Marie Turner, Tracy Turner, Teresa Turner and her family. Nathanael Turner, Nahla Turner, Valeena, Khaleigh, Kiana, Layna, Jazmine, Kaitlyn; aunt and uncle, Althea Turner and Roland Turner.
Carmen Allen was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Cordelia Davis Allen; her father, James Arthur Allen, Sr.; her best friends, Kelly, Daphane, and Mom Patsy; her oldest nephew, Arthur Thompson, Jr., and her oldest sister, Esther Davis Thompson who she is now with.
Carmen dedicated her life to Christ. She loves the Lord and believed in him.
Jamaica me Happy. Stay Lit.
AMERICA IS GREATFUL FOR YOUR SERVICE
Military Rites will be performed on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at The National Cemetery in Salisbury, N. C.
Visit the Book of Memories for Mrs. Carmen at www.rutledgeandbigham.com. Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Carmen Viola Allen Smith McWhorter.