She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Aileen Kimel, Louise Burgess and brother in law Reid Burgess of Winston Salem, brother Robert “Bob” Kimel of Harrisburg, Pa. She is survived by her brother John (Violet) Kimel of Winston Salem, nephews Larry (Robin) Burgess, Brad (Pam) Burgess, Mike (Betty Ann) Kimel and many great nieces and nephews, all of Winston Salem, NC.
Carmell lost her parents at an early age and spent her youth in the Children’s Home of Winston Salem. She attended Appalachian State University and in 1962, she graduated from NC Baptist Radiology School and went to work at High Point Regional Hospital. She remained there until her retirement in 2001. At the time of her retirement, she had been the Director of Radiology for 21 years.
Carmell celebrated life with may special friends including the late Elaine “Fergie” Ferguson and Cindy Auman Sexton. Later in life her special friends included Paul Sexton and Angie Smith.
Visitation will be Wednesday March 6, 2019 at 2pm at Sechrest Funeral Home in High Point, NC. Funeral will follow at 3pm at Sechrest Chapel; Larry Burgess officiating.
Carmell loved being outside, spending time at the beach, and enjoyed worshiping and celebrating life with the Lord.
In lieu of flower contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association in her honor.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SechrestFunerals.com for the Kimel family.
