To my family, she was always Auntie Karen. Auntie Karen loved being around people. She could always find something to talk about. She was one of the most positive and loving people I have ever known. 

I live in California and she lived in Texas, so we didn’t see each other very often. The last time was in 2012 when my husband and I had just bought a motorhome. Our first big trip was to drive out to Texas to see her for Easter. Her sons, Greg and Mark came for Easter dinner so we had a nice time visiting with them. Her other son, Gary, could not come. However, we did stop to see him on our way back to California.

I know that Auntie Karen had a full life with lots of friends and family that loved her. I will miss her phone calls. My heart goes out to Gary, Greg, and Mark for their loss. 


I will always remember Auntie Karen. When we were children, we looked forward to her coming to visit. She always played with my brother, Bill, and myself.

My cousin Karen was such a blessing to everyone who knew her. Always so kind and fun to be with. I just wish we would have lived near each other through the years so my husband Gene and I could have doubled dated with her and Larry, and watched her beloved sons grow up and she could have gotten to know my family.  And now precious Karen is in Heaven with all her friends and relatives who have already been called Home and were waiting for her. God bless you Karen... and Larry please know you and your sons are in our prayers for peace at this incredible loss of your best friend and soulmate. Love always, Cousin Pauline (Taylor) and Gene Holloway

Ms kay was a dear friend to me, we not only went to church together but she shared her home. We swam together and played scrabble and fiddler. She made me laugh and sometimes even laughed till we cried with tears rolling down our legs. Lol I have so many fond memories of her, I miss her already. Cant wait to see her in heaven one day Ms Elaine

Every morning that we would spend having coffee together at her house, laughing, sharing our daily thoughts, joys and worries. Summer days spent swimming and eating snacks with her and all the kids that came to swim. Spending days giving her pedicures and loving her enjoyment of them. Every special thank you, Christmas and birthday card she sent. I can’t imagine this world without her in it. BUT her love of the Lord and her hope to be with Larry someday was always there. 

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Karen Ann Hendel

August 27, 1937 – March 31, 2022

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