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Carmelita Muhammad Rhymer Benta Dies

The family of Carmelita Muhammad Rhymer Benta

The family of Carmelita Muhammad Rhymer Benta announces her passing May 9, 2025. 

Carmelita Muhammad Rhymer Benta

Carmelita served as an electrical engineer and retired from WAPA and DPNR on St. Croix. She was a faithful contributing member and supporter of the St. Croix Muhammad Study Group and Nation of Islam. 

Carmelita is survived by many too numerous to mention but the family acknowledges immediate family members to include her daughter Khaijad Felecia Muammad Tonachel, sister Diane Rodgers, niece Nadia Rodgeres, nephews Tariq and Douglas Rodgers, and son-in-law Jae Tonachel.

The family also offers thanks to everyone for extending their prayers, words of condolences, and well wishes prior to and during this time of bereavement. Thank you. 

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