I wish to say how very sad I am to hear this news. I am the youngest daughter of Helen Kessinger,  Karen’s dad’s second wife. Karen unexpectedly appeared in my labor room at the hospital 4:00 pm where I was having my only child. She had seen my mom in the waiting room and came to labor where I was. She said if it was physically possible she would be there for the birth. There was a major accent victim in the OR and she wasn’t sure if she could be there for me. I was wheeled into the delivery room  at 10:00 pm to have my C-section  since  the  accident victim was still in the OR and lo and behold there she was. She stood at my head and held me steady as they delivered the saddle block to my spine. I loved her dearly before this  happened and still to this day. I will always have loving thoughts of Karen.  My heartfelt wishes and Prayers for comfort go out to the family.

May you rest in peace. Last time I saw you was when I was 12 at your wedding to Art 1957.

My name is pamela van, Houston, Texas. I'm very sorry about the loss of karen. When I first started at Memorial hospital southwest. I remember karen always telling me, the surgeons were her passion, great patient care, respect. I'm sorry for the loss. I started Memorial hospital sw August 1981 as a surgery scheduler. Karen taught me a lot. My sympathy to her family

We mourn the loss and celebrate the life of an amazing women who meant a lot to many people. We will always remember her kindness to our son and daughter-in-law when they visited Houston  during their first pregnancy. The "binky" toys she game them became an absolute favorite for the twins! We also remember pumpkin stew in the Fall and the many meals shared with her and our longtime friends the McClintocks. She was always gracious and clear about her opinions. We loved that about her.

Always enjoyed her smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. May they always feel her presence in their hearts and lives.

I want to offer my condolences to Karen’s family and friends who I know miss her deeply.  

I met Karen in July 1978 when I began working with her at SW Memorial Hospital in the Operating Room.   Karen was “The Head Nurse of Cardiovascular Surgery and O. R. #9”.  She had the reputation of being smart, tough, and in charge of Everything CV. She ran a “tight ship” and she taught me so much.  Karen was tough, but she was also kind, considerate, and fun-loving. I remember how her eyes twinkled and she laughed with a big grin when telling  funny stories about her past work  experiences and her happy times with family and friends. She loved them all.

If asked to describe Karen in one word it would be “joy”. Karen always lit up the room with her presence. I had the pleasure of working with Karen when she lead the surgical department at Northeast Medical Center Hospital in Humble, Texas. My deepest condolences to Karen’s family. 🙏

I first met Karen in August  1978 when I started to work at Memorial SW.  One of the greatest co-workers that I worked with. She loved it and was great to share her knowledge. Our birthdays are close  and we have shared birthday cards all these years. Everyone has lost a wonderful lady. Prayers for comfort and peace for all.

I knew Karen when she worked for me at Northeast.  Karen was a strong person and kind heart.  She could handle the strong minded always righ(. Ha ha) surgeons and then turn and cry with the family who had loss someone.  Love and blessings to her family.

Ps.  Many stories that will remain with us.  Karen had a great sense of humor and I can hear her laugh even now

Virginia Lowery

My condolences and prayers to the family and friends.

I remember Mrs. Pugh (as we called her then) when Mike and I raced motocross around the Houston area in the early’70s. She was always supportive and like a second mom to many of us.
To Mike and family, sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful lady.

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Karen Lee Pugh

18 agosto, 1938 – 16 agosto, 2023

Ted Dickey West Funeral Home

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