Karen Vreeland Kennedy, aged 70, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, in Camden, New Jersey. Born on February 1, 1954, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Karen dedicated over 25 years as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina and Georgia, embodying kindness and care in every aspect of her work.
Karen was a beacon of love and generosity, always ready to lend a hand or a listening ear to those around her. Her presence was a source of comfort and joy to her family and friends, as well as the many pets she cherished throughout her life. Karen's unwavering compassion extended beyond her immediate circle, touching the lives of countless individuals through her professional and personal endeavors.
She leaves behind a loving family: her husband, Paul T. Kennedy of Washington, NC; her children, Susan Pryor (Rantz) of Maple Shade, NJ, John Kennedy (Sarah) of Concord, NC, and Paul Kennedy, Jr. (Angelica) of Douglasville, GA; her adoring grandchildren, Virginia, Griffin, Savannah, Evangeline, Alexandra, Pablito, Jack, and Alyssa; and her brothers, Walling Vreeland, III and Douglas Vreeland. Karen was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy Nunez, father, Walling Vreeland, Jr., stepmother, Joan Vreeland, and her in-laws, John and Helen Kennedy.
A celebration of Karen's life will be scheduled at a date yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, an organization close to Karen's heart. Through her life's work and the memories she leaves behind, Karen's legacy will continue to be a source of comfort and inspiration for all who had the privilege of knowing her.
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