Carmilla May Palmer

Beloved  Carmilla (Carla) May Palmer, 69 of Sunnyside, WA. passed away suddenly Friday, Sept. 25th, 2026.

Carla was born March 3rd, 1957 in Sunnyside, WA. The daughter of David Sr  and Juanita (Dow) Palmer. 

She received her education in Petaluma, Calif. having graduated in 1975. Carla moved to Sunnyside in 1980 where she spent the rest of her life, she held many jobs as Head Cook and in retail, JC Penny associate was her most recent. 

Carla enjoyed time with family and friends, gardening, traveling, Camping, and visits to the Ocean.

Carla is survived by one brother Doug Palmer, one sister Cindy Waterman and husband Joey, all from Sunnyside WA.. 2 nephews Daniel and Kevin Waterman, 3 nieces Sarah Guenther, Ashley Palmer, and Samantha Palmer. 9 great nieces and nephews. She is proceeded in death by her father David Palmer Sr., mother Juanita Archer, and one brother David Palmer Jr. 

Graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 1:00p.m. at  Lower Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, in Sunnyside, Washington. Those wishing to sign Carmilla’s online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com    Smith Funeral Home Sunnyside is care of arrangements.            

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