i loved her from the day we met. We met her thru her son Mark and daughter Leanne who we also grew too love. we slways sat during lunch at assemblies and catch up. i knew why she loved her grandsons as i also got to be part of their lives and remember when Carter snd Caden were born. All 4 boys arr loveable and will miss grandma terribly. . Death is such an enemy we all look forward when " it will be swallowed up forever"

Mom, The hole that is left is not a pinhole, but a crater.

The emptiness I feel is not an empty glass, but an empty ocean.

I will long for the time to see you yesterday is not soon enough tomorrow is too late.

Mom, you could not have been a better person than who you were.

The love you shared was the love of a great mother—selfless and unconditional.

All the conversations, all the laughs, every short joke I made at your expense—

you’d shake a clenched fist and say, "Listen here, mister,"

as if you could do something about it—or even cared to.

Every wonderful meal you made, every bit of work you did cleaning other people’s homes and toilets

so you could provide more for us.

Driving us to school, picking us up—even at lunch—so we could have that time with you.

All the little things you don't think about until someone is gone.

My love for you will carry on forever,

with this weight constantly on my chest, knowing you're no longer with us.

I will be waiting, Mom.

Hoping this world ends soon, I’ll be waiting to lean down and wrap my arms around you,

holding you tight in a warm embrace.

A devoted person in all walks of life—honest, loyal, faithful, kind, good, and loving

to your husband, children, family, friends, neighbors, and more—

you embodied a devoted Christian woman Jehovah wants us all to be like: selfless.

Thank you! for all the years you were my mom.

I will always Love you. And keep you close in heart by doing my best to live life the way you did, living Jehovahs standards. You were my best friend, who i came to for advice, a counselor, in times of upset. You were every sort of peace to everyone, your kindness could not be easily matched. You didnt just touch my heart you held my heart. I am broken without you. I long to see, talk, listen, and hug you again. You deserved so much more good returned to you. I can't even say enough good about you to bring your name honor. You did that all on your own. A woman loved by all. Until we see you again on a paradise earth. I love you mom!

As Karen’s only daughter-in-law, I feel the need to express the incomprehensible loss I feel. Karen was not just my husband’s mother—she was a built-in second mom. I feel honored to have had 25+ years to know and love her.

Having children and marrying young, Mark and I had many obstacles and challenges that often come with that. Raising children and managing jobs, Karen was never more than a phone call away. Always willing and never too busy to babysit.

But truly, she was not just a babysitter—leaving your children with someone who loves them as much as you do is something no price can be put on. In fact, these times were to become treasured childhood memories of our boys. Spending countless hours playing, laughing, and having fun. Time that will be sorely missed.

As a mom, I am so thankful to Karen for all that she has been to my sons and to myself—a constant in our family. A place of love, support, understanding, and encouragement. I will miss the long chats about everything and nothing, the absolute hysterical laughs and, at times, tears we shared.

The depth of her kindness, her gentle nature, and her soft approach to all and everyone she cared about is engraved on my heart. And something that I will look to as an example of what I should strive to emulate. She lived the truth.

Karen’s loss has left an unfillable void. I am blessed to have had her in my life—and long to see her again.

Oh my beautiful Aunt Karen! To lose my Mom (Karen's sister) and then her so soon afterward has rocked me to the core!

Karen was a kind and selfless soul, always putting the needs of others before her own. Her love for her sons and grandkids was immeasurable, and it was clear to anyone who knew her how much joy they brought her. Aunt Karen had a heart of gold, always offering a helping hand, a listening ear, or a kind word when needed most. After losing my Mom she texted me every single day for a year and without her support I doubt I would have been able to get through it. That is who she was.

Anytime I said to her, "you should do something for yourself she would say "no I'm good, I like looking after people!" That was her essence and the very person she was.

Her legacy of love and kindness will forever live on in the hearts of her family and she will always be an inspiring example to me of a truly wonderful person. Thank you for always being my "Auntie Karen" and I will always and forever love you...

My deepest condolences go out to the family. I know Karen because I have been friends with Mark since we teenagers.

Karen is among the kindest, sweetest persons I had pleasure of being acquainted with. Every time I ran into her at an assemly, I was greeted by her warm smile, and and thoroughly enjoyed catching up.

Sending out all my love to Norman, Mark, Mike, and the entire family ❤️

My Grandma Karen emanated love in everything she did, From her hugs to the wisdom she expressed during out conversations. She was a constant in my life, & someone whom meant more than any mere word could encapsulate.

The memories of her I will forever hold dear, From her cooking, to her humor & all the qualities that she had.

She will be dearly missed & will always be loved.

It is with great sadness to have my aunt Karen pass away it is hard to even put into words the genuine love and sincerity she had for her family.She was a very special person that anyone who had the honor to know her or have her in your life you we're a very lucky and blessed person.She treated Shannon and me like we we're her own and I can never forget this she had such a love for everyone.Her beautiful boys Michael and Mark we're always her no 1 people in her Life she loved them so much and was such an incredible mother to them growing up and later in life.Her love was unconditional and genuine and beautiful.I will miss her so much.To my dear cousins who I love and care about so much even know I don't see you much I always think of you I am truely so sorry for your loss of this very special lady and no matter what I say or people say it will never fill the hole of your loss but you can find comfort knowing how much she loved the both you that will never change.Love you Auntie Karen