She was born in El Paso, Texas Carmen met George during World War II at an Army Hospital in El Paso where she was serving in a Nursing Program. Following that she moved to Virginia to start a family. She settled in Alexandria for the last 52 years, raising 6 children. Carmen was of the pioneering generation of women whom came to the Washington DC area, and balanced raising a family with a full time career. She was employed as a secretary with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Carmen was also a classical musician. She loved to teach people about music, playing the piano and viola she loved to instruct people who wanted to learn to play music.
She is survived by 5 children, 12 grand-children, and 9 great grand-children.
A memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday November 7, 2012 at 2:00 PM from St. Mary’s Catholic Church. 310 S. Royal St., Alexandria, VA. She will be taken to her place of rest later in the week to Jonesboro Cemetery Nelson County, VA.
