Carmen Roll, age 65, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018, surrounded by her family and their love. Carmen was born on August 7, 1953 in Crossville, Tennessee, to Anna Kate Storie. She is survived by her loving husband, Peter Roll; devoted daughter, son-in-law and grandsons, LeAnn, Fred, Sam and Matthew Schrimpe; brother and sister-in-law, John and Tammy Steiger; and the Purnell, Schrimpe & Rutledge families..
Carmen was a woman of faith, and she was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church. She was thankful every day for the blessings she received throughout her life.
Carmen loved Pete deeply for more than 26 years, and she enjoyed many adventures with him. Visiting both new and familiar places, they traveled to many destinations together and with family. Family was Carmen’s passion, and her best friend was her daughter, LeAnn. When LeAnn and Fred married, Carmen felt that she was welcoming a son into her family. Carmen’s heart and joy were her twin grandsons, Sam and Matthew. She loved spending time with them, and she was always there for achievements and milestone events. She frequented school, sports and Cub Scout gatherings, and she never missed the opportunity to enjoy birthday and holiday celebrations with Matthew and Sam. Carmen treated her pets like family, and throughout her life, she adopted and cared for many animals. Most recently, she and Pete experienced the joy of raising two puppies, both German Shepherds.
Zinnias and roses were her best-loved blooms, and she was talented in her garden and loved growing flowers. Shopping with LeAnn was another activity that she adored, and days spent together, sharing “girl-time” was an all-time favorite pastime. She really loved any time she could spend, one on one, with her daughter.
Carmen shared her love of food and cooking with family, friends and those in need, and she enjoyed preparing many of her family’s favorite dishes – in particular, blondies for Matthew and Sam. There are many friends and members of the community who were the recipients of her wonderful casseroles and meals.
For many years she was employed by Dr. Frank Harrell in Nashville, serving in various roles from Assistant to Office Manager. Not only did she work for Dr. Harrell, but she truly enjoyed and was devoted to her work family.
Carmen relished relationships with two lifelong friends - Lydia Baird (deceased) and Jan Hines. She also shared close bonds with Robin Rapp and Shelly Fugate. Friendships were very important to Carmen, and she loved her friends well.
Carmen had a beautiful smile and a gracious attitude that allowed her the ability to connect with strangers and friends alike. It was easy to talk to her, and she gave wonderful hugs. She loved and appreciated all of her friends, and she will be missed terribly.
We welcome your thoughts and memories, and we encourage you to leave them here on Carmen’s page to be included in her “Life Remembered Book”, which will be shared with the family.
Please join us to celebrate Carmen’s life at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Carl Wenck officiating, the evening of Monday, December 10, 2018 at 6:30 and friends will be greeted following the service until 8:30. In lieu of flowers, Carmen’s family hopes that you will consider donations to PAWS of Murfreesboro and/or The American Cancer Society.
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