Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home | Gadsden, AL

Obituary For Carmen Carstarphen Salleh

Carmen Marie Carstarphen Salleh was born on May 13, 1957, in Gadsden, AL, the fourth child of six. She was baptized at an early age at First Baptist Church East Gadsden. She later joined United Christian New Beginning Ministry. She graduated from Gadsden High School in 1974 as an honor student. Carmen was as smart as she was pretty. She was the first African American Junior Varsity cheerleader, and first African American elected Sophomore Class Beauty at Gadsden High.

Carmen attended Alabama State University and graduated from Stayer University in Washington, D.C. She was employed as a court reporter, paralegal, and office administrator. She served in the United States Navy, Computer Science and Office of Administration, and was honorably discharged based on a service-connected disability.

She was united in marriage to Sony Salleh in 1986. The marriage ended in divorce.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Leila King Carstarphen Baker, Van Carstarphen Jr.; brother, Jerry Van Carstarphen; eldest son, Damien Lamar; nephew, Marcus Dennard and Burnet Davis. She is survived by her children, Justin Bernard, Boni Dawn, Zhion and Zy'heme; grandchildren, Cianna, Xavier, Zhavien, and Trinity; sisters, Barbara Ann (Lewis Everett), Mary Louise (Gregory), Bonita Yvonne, and Alecia Tjuania (Rendell "Peabo").

She also leaves to celebrate her life an uncle, Woodrow Wilson King; nieces and nephews, La Precious, Nate', Brandon (Candace), Emanuel "Manny", Jeigh, Patric (Monique), Daeja, Destiny and a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins, and special friends who loved her dearly.

PUBLIC VISITATION

Friday, March 11, 2022

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Saturday, March 12, 2022 12:00pm First Baptist Church 1411 Meadowbrook Ave. East Gadsden, Alabama 35903

INTERMENT

Oaklawn Cemetery 1401 Emanuel Ave. Gadsden, AL 35904

Service by Professionals, Gadsden Memorial Funeral Home.

Guest Book

May the Peace of God and the Comfort of the Holy Spirit,be with my family during this time. Be Encouraged knowing Carmen is at rest and no longer suffering. Love all of you. Essie S. Hennie 56MG2B

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This hurts but, after a while..May you all find comfort in knowing God's love reigns forever. He will comfort & mend your/our broken hearts. Love

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RIP cousin. Renay Keith

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My sincere condolences to her Children and the entire family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾The Tolbert's Tony & Ekra

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My sincere condolences to her Children and the entire family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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My sincere condolences to the family. Shirley Hall (always known as her sister)

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My sincere condolences to the family. Shirley Hall (always known as her sister)

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My condolences goes out to the family. Bettye Bothwell

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Sending my condolences to the family. May you find strength in God during this time and afterwards. 🙏🏽 for you all. God bless you. Anna Wright

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My sincere condolences to the family. Praying that God will strengthen you and be by your side at this time. Mrs. Virginia Jackson and family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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