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Karen Johnson Obituary

Karen L. Johnson Betts, 64, of Pottstown, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. She was the wife of Leroy Betts; mother of Vania L. Johnson, Leah Chalwe (Marvin) and Chad Betts all of Pottstown. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 11AM at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 240 Mintzer St. Pottstown, PA. A viewing will be held on Saturday from 9-11 AM at the church, all viewing will be prior to the service. Interment will be at the Limerick Garden of Memories, Limerick, PA. Uplifting Life Services are being arranged by the DeBaptiste Funeral Homes Inc. of West Chester and Bryn Mawr. Visit www.DeBaptiste.com for information, and to send condolences - 610-696-4812.

Published by The Mercury from Jul. 25 to Jul. 26, 2017.
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Praying for Karen's family.

Denise Howard

July 29, 2017

Dear Leroy, Vania, Leah, and Chad,

Karen was so sweet and kind that I know she will truly be missed. May it give you comfort to know that she is "Absent from the body, yet joyously present with the Lord."

Brian, Jill, Brian, and Joy Gallie

July 29, 2017

Brian, Jill, Brian, and Joy Gallie

July 29, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family. This was very heartbreaking news but God is near and He knows your pain, but He will be your comforter thru it all. He is there for you.

Shirley Gibson

July 26, 2017

Sorry for your loss may friends and family members prayers carry you through your grief. 1john 4:16 God is love

July 25, 2017

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