Karen will be lovingly remembered by her Michigan family; her sister Cheryl Gelisse (Ron), nephew and godson, Shawn Gelisse (Ashley), niece and goddaughter, Nichole Coley Barkey-Rowlands (Tommie), along with her great-nephew, Emmett Gelisse and Baby Rowlands who is on the way. Karen also leaves her Florida family; her best friend, Donna Morton, and adopted niece, Lisa Sasko, along with her goddaughter Lydia Klaus. She was preceded by her husband, Donn Anderson; loving parents William & Donna (Gorzenski) Barkey and brother Chris.
Karen was born in Flint Michigan, and moved to Cocoa FL, in the early 1980’s. Karen was a Registered Nurse who treated her home-care patients like her own family. Karen was also an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and loved her many years of involvement with Girl Scouts of Brevard County.
Friends will be received one (1) hour prior to the celebration of her life at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1136 Semionole Dr., Rockledge FL, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 11:00-12:00, with service starting at 12:00.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice is greatly appreciated.
The family wanted to send out a special thank you to the Health First Cape Canaveral ICU nurses for always going the extra mile to take care of Karen and her family, during this difficult time.
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