Carma Newell

Carma Jean Stearns Newell, 86, of Jackson passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at her home.

She was born Jan. 1, 1936, to Ova and Nellie Hobeck Stearns. She and Charles Newell were married Feb. 28, 1953.

Loving survivors include her husband, Charles; two sons, Kenneth (Zelma) Newell of Patton, Missouri, and Bill Newell of Millersville; two daughters, Brenda (Bruce) of Fredericktown, Missouri, and Connie (Scott) of Jackson; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Linda Morton (Jerry) of Jackson, Mary James of Patton and Patsy Wendel of Jackson; many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends.

Carma was preceded in death by her parents, Ova and Nellie Stearns; her son, Roy Eugene Newell; four brothers, Virgil "Bud" Stearns, Freddie Stearns, Bob Stearns and Richard Stearns; and two sisters, Sue Clippard and Earlene Langston.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Otis Long officiating. Burial will be at New Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery in Daisy.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.