It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Karmel Taft of Pikeville, North Carolina, who passed away on April 8, 2021, at the age of 40, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karmel Taft to pay them a last tribute.

She is survived by : her children, Akadin Phillips of Pikeville, Maia Phillips of Pikeville, Tyrie Phillips of Montana, Jay Taft of Kinston, Mia Taft of Kinston and Joel Taft of Kinston; her pet Misfit; her husband Jessie D. "Rico" Taft Jr.; her parents, Randy Burford of Clinton and Judy Burford of Warrensburg, Missouri; and her sister Jennifer Hollander (David) of Warrensburg. She is also survived by five nephews.

Those in attendance, are asked to please wear a face covering and practice social distancing.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Howell Funeral Home & Crematory