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Carmen Proffitt

July 6, 1947 — May 15, 2023

Salem

Carmen L. Proffitt, age 75, of Salem, passed away Monday, May 15 at her home.

Carmen was born July 6, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York.  She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Salem.  She was retired from the US Postal Service and was a former Postmaster.  She was also a member of Friends of the Library, a past president of the Salem Band Boosters, member of the Art Guild, and Rotary.

She is survived by her children:  James Patrick Proffitt of Fredericksburg and Sonya I. Broady (John) of Sellersburg, a brother:  Joseph Nava (Katherina) of Queens, New York, two sisters:  Elizabeth M. Tarr (Charles) of Salem, and Barbara  Conyer (Dr. William) of Paducah, Kentucky, six grandchildren:  Sarah Elizabeth Lynn, Kaysi D. McKillip, Lacey Brooke Kimberlin, Taylor Patrick Proffitt, Hunter William Kimberlin, Nicholas E. Broady, and ten great-grandchildren:  Jayden Lynn, Jordan Lynn, Daisy H. McKillip, June Lynn, Charlee Proffitt, Rease Proffitt, C. Maxwell McKillip, Axle McKillip, Teagan McCracken, Maryn Proffitt, Eleanor I. Kimberlin, and soon to be: Leo Eiver McCracken.

Carmen was preceded in death by her mother:  Margarita Ortega.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 11AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church.   Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8PM at Weathers Funeral Home.

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

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Friday, May 19, 2023

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South Shelby Street, Salem, IN 47167

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