Karen was born April 30, 1958 in Bowling Green, KY to her parents Frank and Margaret Hatfield. She graduated from Western Kentucky University and went on to earn a Master’s Degree from Georgetown College. She dedicated her life and career to education, working in both Kentucky and Florida public school systems. Karen, passionate about reading and literacy, was a media specialist in secondary schools for over 30 years and most recently was employed at Andrew Jackson High School as the testing coordinator and assisting with special education. She was most proud of her Jackson family, faculty and students, and was honored to retire as a Tiger on April 30, 2018.
Karen was a dedicated and patient educator, sharing her love for reading and music for decades. Not one to ever call attention to herself, she touched the lives of many throughout her career. Her life’s greatest joy was being a mother to her only daughter, Allison. Forever selfless in her love and care for her daughter, Karen was a true pillar of strength, compassion and perseverance.
Karen is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Allison and Ian West of Charlotte, NC; her mother, Margaret Hatfield; her brother, Scott Hatfield and her beloved family and friends. Karen is preceded in death by her father, Frank Hatfield. The memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Shepherdsville, KY on August 4, 2018 at 2:00pm, with private services also occurring in Jacksonville, FL. Please remember Karen with moments of laughter and joy. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund.
HARDAGE-GIDDENS CHAPEL HILLS, 850 Saint Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32225, is serving the family.
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