Carmen Jo Hart

Carmen Jo Hart obituary, Enfield, IL

Carmen Jo Hart

Carmen Hart Obituary

Visit the Stendeback Funeral Home - Enfield website to view the full obituary.

     Carmen Jo Hart, 77, of Enfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1947, in Fairfield, Illinois, the daughter of Kenneth and Margaret (Weiss) Holder. Carmen married John Michael Hart on March 19, 1967, and he preceded her in death on September 28, 2006. She worked as a teller at Old National Bank in Carmi for 42 years until retiring in 2014. Carmen was a member of the Enfield Christian Church. She was an avid card player. Carmen liked to garden, read and travel. She loved to cook, and was noted as always being the life of the party. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

     Carmen is survived by her son, Eric (Beth) Hart of Carmi, IL; grandchildren, Griffin (Erica) Hart and Carlee (Brandon Morris) Hart, both of Carmi, IL; a great-grandchild, Cora Morris; sisters, Jenny (Squeeks) Klancir of Louisiana. and Joy (Steve) Hailey of Kingston Springs, TN; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special friends, Carol Weiss, Lisa Lumb and Gerald York and his family.

     Funeral services for Carmen Hart will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Enfield Christian Church with burial at Enfield Cemetery. Family and friends may visit from 4:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Enfield Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Carmen's memory to Hospice of Southern Illinois or the Carmi Public Library and will be accepted at the church. Donations may also be mailed to 609 W. Main Street, Carmi, IL. 62821. Stendeback Funeral Home in Enfield is in charge of arrangements.

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

Stendeback Funeral Home - Enfield

119 W Main St, Enfield, IL 62835

How to support Carmen'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 Carmen Hart'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