Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Herr-Riggs Funeral Home

210 S Main St

Middletown, Ohio

Carma Birch Obituary

BIRCH (ALLEN), CARMA ELAINE

BIRCH, Carma Elaine, age 82, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton where she had been a patient for two weeks. She was born October 25, 1940 in Middletown, Ohio. She was employed as a Personnel Director for Sumner Regional Hospital in Gallatin, Tennessee for 40 years, before moving back to the Middletown area. Carma was a member of the Healing Word Assembly of God. She was an accomplished artist in oil painting and her pieces had been displayed in Nashville, Tennessee Art Shows. She also enjoyed fishing and bowling, winning several trophies. Most of all she enjoyed spending holidays together with her family. Preceding her in death were her parents, Milford and Ella Pearl (Cassidy) Allen; her husband, Harold Birch; and one sister, Alice Madge Allen. She is survived by two sons, John Kenneth (Barbara) Young and James Randolph (Angela) Young; three grandchildren and several great grandchildren; one brother, Raymond (Carol) Allen and many extended family and friends. Private services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.herr-riggs.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal-News on Aug. 31, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Carma Birch

Sponsored by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home.

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

D D

August 31, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Carma Birch's name

Memorial Events
for Carma Birch

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Herr-Riggs Funeral Home

210 S Main St, Middletown, OH 45044

How to support Carma's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Carma Birch's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more