Karen Pugh Obituary

Karen K. Teaters-Pugh
Evansville, Indiana
At 4:45pm on February 14, 2014, Karen K. Teaters-Pugh departed this world at Parkview Nursing Home surrounded by family and friends. Karen was born on June 7, 1941, in Rock Island, Illinois. She obtained her B.S. in education from Eastern Illinois University and M.S.W. from Indiana University. Karen spent many years as a Psychiatric Social Worker, having been employed at Mulberry Center, Southwestern Indiana Mental Health Center, Larue D. Carter Hospital, and the Monroe County Youth Shelter. She had served with the American Red Cross Swim Health Unit and was a member of the NASW and the ACSW. Karen had also attended New Bethel Baptist Church. She enjoyed making greeting cards, bowling, dancing, and playing cards. She also enjoyed making jewelry and was the owner of the Purple Moon Beadery. Above all else, family was most important to Karen. She was much beloved, and we already miss her very much.
Survivors include her loving husband of more than 22 years, Kenneth Pugh; children, Cynthia (John) Egloff, Patricia (Eric) Garber, and Elizabeth Reynolds; step-children, Cathy (Michael) Thompson and Sherri (Jeff) Kerner; grandchildren, Mathew Marker, Lillian Egloff, Sean Egloff, Kelsey Reynolds, Shane Reynolds, and Erica Garber; step-grandchildren, Nathanial White, Blaine Kerner, and Adrienne Kerner; great granddaughter, Kylie Pettry; and siblings, John "Jack" Teaters, Jim Teaters, and Debra Marks.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 17, 2014, at 12:00pm at Sunset Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may visit with the family from 2 to 8pm on Sunday and from 11am until service time on Monday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the nurses and aids at Deaconess Palliative Care Sevices, the nurses and aids at Pine Haven Rest and Rehabilitation, and the nurses and aids at Parkview Nursing Home, especially Mary.

Published by Courier Press on Feb. 16, 2014.
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Love, prayers and blessings to Karen's family. I already miss her. She was a wonderful friend, fellow social worker, and sister in Christ. I believe she would want her family to know how much she loved each of you and how she prayed for you and longed for each of you to have a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. So very happy I will only miss her for a little while. Love you Karen.

Andrea Adams

February 17, 2014

Such a bee-utiful lady! She loved coming to Mary's every Fri night and we all loved seeing her there! We will definitely miss her.

Mary (Queen BEE) Schofield

February 17, 2014

So sorry for your loss, Karen was in inspiration to us all. She had such talent and loved her scrapbooking and card making. She will be missed.

Debbie Head

February 17, 2014

I am among many who were so saddened to hear of our friends passing. Karen was a sweetheart and we all loved having her with us. She was an inspiration to us all and she was the bravest lady I know. We will all miss her and love her. And we will always share our memories of her and our good times together, scrappin' and shoppin'. Her husband was a dream, so good to her and we all loved to see him come and go. He was sweet to her always. God bless you both. She loved him and her kiddos so much. We loved to see her creations. And her smile.

Jan Perkins

February 16, 2014

Ken, we will sure miss Karen. She was a sweet, kind, true hearted person who was always a joy to talk to. I was glad to have gotten to know her and I really enjoyed crafting with her and listening to her stories.

Roxie Huffman

February 16, 2014

Kenny, prayers to you and the rest of your family. Karen was a sweet lady. Hoping the happy memories will get you thru this sad time and put a smile on your face

Cindy Bright

February 16, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. She will be missed.

Chris Tomes

February 16, 2014

Karen will be greatly missed in the crafting community. I am so glad is out of pain. So sorry for your loss. But heaven will be a much prettier place with this crafty amazing lady. She will be missed.

Lisa Francois

February 16, 2014

Ken so sorry to hear of Karen's passing, sending comforting prayers to you and the family.

Judy Ames

February 16, 2014

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