I am so very sad that Karen is gone. She made the world a better place with her laughter and kindness. We shared gardening chatter and traded plants. I considered her my good friend and she always made me feel like that was true. Karen wasn't just a good listener when you were in her chair, she shared parts of herself as well. She loved her family, her best friends and her animals. She was a truly lovely person and it is a loss for us all.

Posted by Dawn Henningson on June 3, 2022

I am so sad to learn of your passing on facebook. I cherish the 21 years that I have known you. You are an amazing person. I am very thankful that the last time I saw you I was able to give you a great big hug and to tell you that I love you. My heart goes out to Mike and Parker. I know Karen was your rock and her absence will be very dificult for you. My prayers for you will continue and I am available any time to help you with whatever you need. God Bless you. Melody

Posted by Melody Prentice Couch on June 2, 2022

I was introduced to Karen by one of her longtime clients/friends. I soon came to realize Karen is someone that you want to be friends with. We shared a love of dogs and gardening. I will dearly miss our every 3-4 week visits and sharing of our plant pictures. You will be missed by many Karen. Rest In Peace.

Posted by Anonymous on May 28, 2022

I meet Karen in 1995 when when I started my first job as a manicurist at Panopoulos Salon. I was a rookie in the salon business at 21 years of age and I was feeling a bit nervous. Karen immediately welcomed me and made me feel so comfortable. She was one of the most hilarious people I ever meet. She was so fun to be around. I laughed constantly when I was around her. Her personality was absolutely magnetic! I have many fond memories hanging out on a Saturday night or just talking in the back room of the salon. While our career paths took us in different directions, I would occasionally bump into her and we would talk and catch up and she was always the same funny, sweet Karen as back when I first meet her. She will be so greatly missed. My heart is full of sadness for her family. Until they are reunited in eternity.

Posted by Stacy Kudary on May 27, 2022

Mike and family, so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. It was always nice to talk to her and her mom when they were walking the dogs. She will be missed in the neighborhood. With sympathy. Marc and Dorene Doerschler.

Posted by Marc and Dorene Doerschler on May 27, 2022

Karen, I will miss you for a very long time. We weren’t friends for a long time, but I saw you almost every day. In spite of our bantering back and forth, I was touched by your consideration, generosity, and thoughtfulness. You are so loving, giving, and kind. Thank you for all you have done for others and me. I’m honored to have been your friend. Rest In Peace.

Posted by Sharon Epley on May 26, 2022

Sending much love and peace to you all in this difficult time. Karen was a ray of light at school and she will be missed by all who crossed her path in life

Posted by Deborah Branch on May 25, 2022

Sending love and prayers.

Posted by Tami Darling on May 25, 2022