J.T. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your soulmate. Karen was a special person and a beloved Zeta sister. Beverly told me she gave you a hug from me, wish I could of been there too. I am praying for you and your family. Take care of you.

A candle was lit by Mae Vaughan-Hall on July 4, 2015 12:18 PM

A candle was lit by Julia and James Porter on July 3, 2015 6:12 PM

Message from Julia and James Porter

July 3, 2015 6:11 PM

Karen was a beautiful person inside and out. We could not have found better neighbors. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything our door is always open.

Message from Julie

July 4, 2015 9:53 AM

Thank you so much. Mom thought so much of you and your kiddos.

A candle was lit by Larry Tipper on July 3, 2015 5:33 PM

Message from Larry and Lesley Troan

July 3, 2015 5:17 PM

Time seems to rush by so fast! Our deepest sympathies to the family. I fondly remember Karen and her brother Richie when I was a child and we would make the drive to Florence from Pittsburgh to see Aunt Louise and Uncle Herb and the cousins. I also remember her Mom and my Mom being chased by a bull in a field. We've exchanged Christmas cards with cousin Karen over the years and had hoped to make a swing through Alabama and catch up with our relatives but we never quit got around to it. Again, sympathies to the family.

Message from Karen and Jimmy Lancaster

July 3, 2015 5:06 PM

So sorry for your loss of Karen . You are all in our thought and Prayers. Jim and Karen Lancaster .

Message from Ed Colebeck

July 3, 2015 3:50 PM

My condolences to the family! She will be remembered.

Message from keith and paula stevenson

July 3, 2015 3:43 PM

we are so sorry for your familys lost. our thoughts and prayers are with everyone..

A candle was lit by Donna Carpenter on July 3, 2015 3:24 PM

Message from Ray Taylor

July 3, 2015 2:22 PM

Our condolences from Ray & Mae Taylor

Message from Raven Mitchell

July 3, 2015 1:44 PM

I am so very so to hear about this. Mrs. Thompson was such a great mentor and counselor to me in high school. She told me everything I needed to know about college. The family is in my prayers. She was such a great woman with an amazing spirit. She will be missed.

Message from Julie

July 4, 2015 9:50 AM

Thank you for these sweet words about my mom. She loved her job and adored the students.

Message from Rhonda King - Counselor at Lexington High School

July 3, 2015 10:33 AM

I am saddened to learn of Karen's passing. I got to know and love Karen through her work with Educational Talent Search. She is a beautiful person inside and out. She came out with Jan Pierce several years to help me do Reality Check with our junior high students (although Lexington School was not her assigned school). This speaks to her giving and generous heart. We all had a wonderful time and I looked forward to them coming each year. She will be deeply missed by all who know her, but most of all her family. Please know you have my deepest sympathy and prayers.

Message from Kim (Morrissey) Parigoris

July 3, 2015 9:50 AM

I am so sorry to hear this about my first cousin. I had not seen her and Richie since we were in our early teens and since moving back to the East Coast 2 years ago, going to visit them was on my list of things to do. Do not put off spending precious time with your friends and family. We do not know what the Lord has in store for us.

Message from Brad Bratcher

July 3, 2015 9:30 AM

J.T. please know that you and all your family are in our prayers.

Message from Laura Trapp Rodich

July 3, 2015 9:27 AM

You are all in my prayers today and in the days ahead. If I were anywhere close I would be there for her services, but please know that my heart is with you all. Karen has left a wonderful legacy, and she ran her race well. That's the task left to all of us...and now she knows more fully than ever that JESUS is all that matters. Run toward Him. She will be cheering you on now every step of the way:
"Since we have such a huge crowd of men [and women] of faith watching us from the grandstands, let us strip off anything that slows us down or holds us back, and especially those sins that wrap themselves so tightly around our feet and trip us up; and let us run with patience the particular race that God has set before us.

2 Keep your eyes on Jesus, our leader and instructor. He was willing to die a shameful death on the cross because of the joy he knew would be his afterwards; and now he sits in the place of honor by the throne of God." HEB 12:1-2 LivingBible

Message from Pam Lovelace Bullard

July 3, 2015 7:32 AM

Jimmy, I pray for you and your family during this difficult time. God received another angel. Rest in peace Karen. 👼

A candle was lit by Pam Lovelace Bullard on July 3, 2015 7:27 AM

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Message from Lori Lovelace

July 3, 2015 7:07 AM

Today, as I am enjoying a morning cup of coffee on a vacation in the Virgin Islands, I have learned of Karen's recent passing. I am a counselor at Florence High School and had the privilege of getting to know Karen through her work with Talent Search. We had several wonderful conversations with topics ranging from family to the high school students we were working with to life in general. Karen inspired me. She was always positive and didn't spend time dwelling on negative things. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I am saddened to hear of her passing, but I know that Karen is in a place filled with peace. To her family that she loved so much, please know that you are in my prayers during this difficult time of loss.

Message from Julie

July 4, 2015 9:49 AM

Thank you for this sweet post about my mom.

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Message from Jenny Masdon Hollimon

July 2, 2015 8:08 PM

Shea, Please know that you, Craig, and all of your family, are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Message from Sheila McDaniel Holland

July 2, 2015 7:32 PM

Karen was such a sweet person. She was a special ZTA sister. Loved catching up with her when she visited my school. She loved her children and loved and adored her grand children. May her memories fill your heart in the days to come.

A candle was lit by Jeanette Putman on July 2, 2015 7:29 PM

Message from Brenda Bromley Slater

July 2, 2015 4:20 PM

So sorry to hear of your loss. Karen was always a sweet person in school. Prayers are going up for you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Message from Susie Rickard

July 2, 2015 5:35 PM

Such a sweet person who has a special place in my heart

A candle was lit by Brenda Bromley Slater on July 2, 2015 4:17 PM

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