Carmen was preceded in death by their husband of 62 years, Ismael Hernandez; son Wilfredo Hernandez (Magaly also deceased).
Carmen is survived by son Oscar I Hernandez (Digna); daughter Nytza I Rivera (Geraldo); and daughter Noemi Wheeler (Patrick); sister Teodora Altiery (Jose), brother Amalio Colon (Lydia) and brother Angel M Colon (Maria); grandson Oscar Hernandez, Jr. (Monica), granddaughter Elanie Hernandez (Angel), grandson Alexis Hernandez (Andrea), grandson Geraldo J. Rivera (Chanthy), grandson Josuah N Rivera (Daniella), granddaughter Cynthia Lee Hernandez, granddaughter Isolina Pena, granddaughter Maritza H Ortiz (Richard), granddaughter Kaila J Macumber and grandson Josiah W Macumber (Alexa).
Left to cherish Carmen's memory are 23 great-grandchildren.
Carmen loved children and enjoyed taking care of them. She cared for all ages during her work as a private and public childcare provider. She enjoyed interior decorating and fashion. Carmen was described as being glamorous, elegant and was known for her refined taste.
A visitation for Carmen will be held Friday, July 9, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Life Event Center At Florida Memorial, 5950 S US Highway 1, Rockledge, FL 32955. A funeral service will occur Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 3:00 PM, 5950 S US Highway 1, Rockledge, FL 32955. A committal service will occur Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 4:00 PM at Florida Memorial Gardens, 5950 S US Highway 1, Rockledge, FL 32955.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FloridaMemorialFH-Gardens.com for the Colon family.