November 27, 1966 – December 28, 2020
Carmen Ann Valentine, 54, Anderson, passed away on December 28, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital.
She was born on November 27, 1966 in Indianapolis to Joseph Ray and Carol Ann (Himmelrick) McDonald. Her mother recently preceded her in death.
She was a graduate of Hamilton Heights High School with the Class of 1984. She then enrolled in Anderson University in 1985 and graduated with a BS Degree in Communications in 1990. Carmen was a good student and usually achieved honor roll status. During high school years she enjoyed marching with the Hamilton Heights Band and Flag Corps.
Carmen was blessed with an artistic eye and had a gift for creating unique objects as a hobby. She also enjoyed decorating her home and working in her yard. Another big part of her life was her love of all types of music. During her college years she was a singer in the Anderson University Choral Group and in the following years she sang in church choirs.
She is survived by her husband, Doyle Valentine, Anderson; her father, Joseph McDonald, Sharpsville, Ind.; her sister, Catherine Cucuz, Fishers; and a brother, Michael McDonald, Colorado Springs, Colo. Carmen will always be remembered with love by her husband and her family. They are comforted by their faith that she is no longer suffering and is at home with her Heavenly Father.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel, 209 W. Jackson St., Cicero, IN 46034, where you may send condolences at hartleyfuneralhomes.com. No funeral arrangements are planned at this time.