Karen King

Karen L. King, 42, Millmont

Karen Lynn King, 42, of Millmont, for the past 20 years, passed away early Sunday morning, October 30, 2011, at her home, after a long and courageous battle with a prolonged illness.

She was born March 25, 1969, in Lewisburg, a daughter of Gail A. (Wetzel) Walter of New Berlin and the late Kenneth R. Walter. On March 2, 1991, in the United Church of Christ, Kratzerville, she married Frederick W. King, who survives. Karen and Fred are the proud parnets of two daughters, Sarah and Jessica, both at home.

Karen was a member of the United Church of Christ, Kratzerville.

She was a 1987 graduate of Mifflinburg Area High School, and was proud of her business education. Karen's sense of business and the ability to find or seek bargains was a godsend to her family. Karen managed her household with sense of management that would make any corporation executive proud to have known her.

During Karen's life, she worked at Tara-Lee Sportswear, New Berlin. Upon closing of the plant, Karen became a child caregiver at her home. Children from throughout western Union County were well cared for by Karen while their parents worked. Many parents thought of Karen as their family and she was well loved.

She loved handi-crafts, and was a talented cross-stitcher. During her illness, Karen remained busy and sold her plastic canvas creations at businesses and yard sales. Many people said they had never seen such beautiful handiwork.

Karen enjoyed supporting her husband's hunting hobby and would accompany Fred to silhouette shoots. This became a family event that everyone looked forward to during the years.

She enjoyed watching NASCAR events, with her favorite driver being Jimmy Johnson. Karen also enjoyed spending time and caring for her nieces.

Surviving in addition to her husband of 20 years, and mother, are two daughters, Sarah L. King and Jessica A. King both of Millmont; one sister and brother-in-law, Chrissy L. and Jason Lamey of White Springs; three nieces, Gabby and Kassie Lamey of White Springs, and Erica Hollister of Northumberland; two sisters-in-law, Kim King of Mazeppa, and Susan Trego of Northumberland; mother-in-law, Thelma King of Mazeppa; and extended family in the York area who she traveled to see frequently.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Raymond and Sarah Walter; maternal grandparents, Harry and Arlene Wetzel; step-grandfather, Charles "Chap" Wilbert; and several of her beloved pets, Bella, Bear, and Bob the catfish.

There will be no public viewing. Family and friends are welcome to a time of visitation from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, at the Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg, where the memorial service to celebrate Karen's life will be conducted at 2 p.m., with Pastor Angela Probst, officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to support Sarah and Jessica King's future educations, payable to Franklin Tempelton, Met Life Financial Services, ATTN Sarah and Jessica King, 23 N. Derr Dr., Lewisburg, PA 17837.

Visitation Details

Friday, November 4th, 2011, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Roupp Funeral Home, Inc.

Service Details

Friday, November 4th, 2011, 2:00pm, Roupp Funeral Home, Inc.

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