Carma Jean Newell

January 1, 1936 - April 2, 2022

Carma Jean Stearns Newell, 86, of Jackson, passed away April 2, 2022 at her home. She was born January 1, 1936 to Ova and Nellie Hobeck Stearns. She and Charles Newell were married February 28th, 1953. Loving survivors include her husband, Charles; two sons, Kenneth Newell (Zelma) of Patton, Missouri and Bill Newell of Millersville, Missouri; two daughters, Brenda (Bruce) of Fredericktown, Missouri and Connie (Scott) of Jackson, Missouri; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Linda Morton (Jerry) of Jackson, Missouri, Mary James of Patton, Missouri and Patsy Wendel of Jackson, Missouri; many sister-in laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ova and Nellie Stearns; her son, Roy Eugene Newell; two infant sons, Charles and Michael; four brothers, Virgil (Bud) Stearns, Freddie Stearns, Bob Stearns, Richard Stearns; two sisters, Sue Clippard and Earlene Langston. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Ford & Sons Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral service will be 11:00 am Friday, April 8, 2022 at Ford & Sons Funeral Home in Jackson with the Rev. Otis Long officiating. Burial will be a New Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery in Daisy, Missouri. Ford & Sons Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.