Karen Rose Martin

1961 - 2013

BORN

1961

DIED

2013

Karen Martin Obituary

Karen Rose Martin entered the world April 9, 1961, the fifth of 13 children born to Kenneth and Kathleen Martin. Karen saw the Lord face to face when she was called home May 3, 2013, and she enjoyed a beautiful reunion with her adoring daddy whom we lost last year. She was a loving, compassionate, protective and devoted mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt, great aunt and companion.
Karen was a "Jack of all Trades" and never afraid of manual labor. She was a carpenter, builder, mechanic, seamstress, gourmet cook, she roofed and renovated houses, gardened, and crocheted. She was bursting with skills and unlimited talent and was always ready to lend a hand.
Sept. 7, 2012, when her father was diagnosed with cancer, Karen joined her family helping with his care until he passed on Sept 24, 2012. Two months later, still reeling from her father's death, Karen returned to Alabama. Feeling ill, she visited her doctor and was diagnosed with stage four cancer. This tragic news didn't hinder Karen's outlook on life. Though her time was short, with support from her family, she continued to live life to its fullest.
Karen is survived by her mother, Kathleen Martin of Bushnell; her daughters, Christina and Theresa; son, Michael; grandchildren, Summer, Anthony, Edward, Zoey, Hunter, Michael, Justine and Kameron; sisters, Shirlee, Nancy, Mary, Antoinette, Kathleen and Colleen; brothers, Frank, Fred, Ronald, Robert, Christopher and Kenny; her longtime companion, George; stepsons, Jake and David; 12 nieces; 11 nephews; five great-nieces; 11 great-nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Kenneth Martin.
Plucked from our garden, this bloom no longer grows,
God has called home, our Beautiful Rose
A memorial service will be at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Bushnell, Saturday, June 8, 2013, at 9 a.m.

Published by Sumter County Times from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6, 2013.
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Karen, the times are need you, want to call you, think about you and want you to come visit are endless. I know you're being well cared for and taking good care of all you can where you are...but my selfish heart wants you here!!! My sister, my friend, I love you and miss you dearly! Annie

Annie Martin Bonnett

November 12, 2018

Karen, I love and miss you so much! I wish you were still alive

Kamryn

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March 6, 2018

Well the year has come to an end and even though ur not here in body, I know u r here in spirit. Happy New Year MOM. Continue to fly high and watch over all of us especially ur grandbabies while they continue to grow. They miss n love u. They also want to wish u a Happy New Year.

Love u forever n always
Theresa Renfro/Fadden

Theresa Renfro/Fadden

December 31, 2013

Dearest Karen,
Christmas is just around the corner and I wanted to let you know how much the family and I all love you. You are so truly missed and loved.
I wished that we could send you a ticket home, but we can't so all we can do is send you a message up above.
Please enjoy the holidays with Dad, and all your granparents. Make sure that you give them all our love!!!
You are truly missed.

December 16, 2013

Hi Karen,
It's almost Christmas and I just wanted to let you know how much all your family and friends miss you.
We'd send you a ticket home if we could but, I guess all we can do is pray that you are happy and enjoy your many beautiful memories.
Give dad, Grandma Mary, Grandpa Frank, Grandma Martin and Grandpa Martin all our love and enjoy your special holiday in heaven with them.
Love you and miss you so much.
Nancy

December 16, 2013

Thinking of you again tonight as many other nights. I know in my heart that you are able to read the words that are written to you. I just read the beautiful words your sisters and daughter have written to you and know that you are smiling with all the

















Hi Karen,
I know in my heart you are able to read all the loving words that are sent to you. You are sooo truly missed by everyone. Please tell Dad we all are sending him our love and take good care of him. Truly wish you were able to write back, because we would all love to know how heaven works???
Love you, Nancy

Nancy Colton

September 10, 2013

I lit this candle hoping that it's light would help to heal the hole in my heart. You are always is my thoughts. I love and miss you Karen!

Annie Martin Brown Bonnett

September 9, 2013

May 27, 2013
There is a very talented and loving angel amongst us all now. Karen was a caring and helpful person to everyone she knew. She now rests in peace with the Lord. We all love and miss you Karen, you will never be forgotten!
~
Ur Baby Sister XOXOXO,
Bushnell, Florida

Colleen Martinf

September 9, 2013

May 27, 2013
We lost a piece of our hearts when you left us, but you are with our Father and in God we trust! We know that you are now at peace and free of pain, this helps to heal our aching hearts as our loss is His gain.
~
Colleen Martin,
Bushnell, Florida

Colleen Martin

September 9, 2013

May 27, 2013
Karen,
I was always envious of all you were able to do...there was nothing you couldn't do if you set your mind to it! You were so incredibly talented, loving, giving, caring, a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, sister and grandmother. My heart aches at your loss! I know you are no longer suffering in anyway, from anything...that helps to ease the pain, but it doesn't stop it! Rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus and Dad and enjoy all the beauty that Heaven has to offer. You are so deeply loved and very much missed. Go Rest High on That Mountain my sister, and I'll see you when I see you!!! I love you, Annie
~
Annie Bonnett,
Bushnell, Florida

Antoinette Brown Bonnett

September 9, 2013

My mother was one of a kind. She was the jack of all trades. She will forever be remembered, loved, and missed by many.

Fly high my ANGEL. I miss you mom. You are forever in my thoughts and always in my heart.

Theresa Renfro

August 25, 2013

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August 25, 2013

For some reason you have you are so much in my thoughts this week more so than any other.
Just wanted to send you my love and let you know you are truly missed and loved.

Nancy Colton

August 25, 2013

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