Carmen Roth

. Carmen Vincente Almarcha Lyall Roth age 86, of Jefferson, NC died on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Margate Health and Rehab Center in Jefferson, NC. Mrs. Roth was born on April 28, 1924 in Mercie LaCombe, Algeria to Elroy and Leonore Riquelme Almarcha. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Lyall, sisters, Henriette Bleuzet, Eleonore Predo and brother, Vincent Almarcha. She did not let her handicap hinder her making her a strong influence on the handicapped. She volunteered for the Ashe Services for the Aging, loved boar hunting in her younger years, going to bull fights, wrestling and boxing. She enjoyed life to its fullest. Mrs. Roth was most proud when she became a United States citizen. More than anything she loved spending time with her family. The family would like to thank the staff of Margate Health and Rehab and High Country Health Care Hospice for their special care. She was a member of Bald Mountain Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 3:00 PM at the Bald Mountain Baptist Church by Rev. Lawrence Goodman and Rev. David Testerman. Burial will follow in Big Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Monday, September 13, 2010 at Bald Mountain Baptist Church. Mrs. Roth is survived by: daughter - Georgette and husband Larry Scott of Fleetwood, son - Jean-Claude and wife Leigh Lyall of Fleetwood, step son - Johnny Lyall of Jefferson, two brothers - Gabriel Almarcha of Montpellier, France, Hubert Almarcha of Paris, France, sister - Clemente Benigno of Aniane, France, 6 Grandchildren - Amy and husband Jason Grodi of Suffolk, VA, Tommy and wife Kristen McNeill of Fleetwood, Jimmy McNeill of Fleetwood, Mathew Scott of Lynchburg, VA, Brandy Lyall of Jefferson, Christopher Lyall of Fleetwood, 3 Great Grandchildren - Paryn Grodi, Eldalynn McNeill, Alaina McNeill, Step Grandchild - Kenneth Lyall , also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to: Bald Mountain Baptist Church 1460 Bald Mtn. Rd. West Jefferson, NC 28694, Ashe Services for the Aging P.O. Box 9 West Jefferson, NC 28694.  You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with