Our entire family is deeply saddened to have just learned of Karen's passing. She was a wonderful "big sister" growing up to me too. My parents loved asking her to babysit because Jessi, Bryan, and I would jump up with such glee and excitement when we heard that she and Sharon were coming to sit. While other sitters talked on the phone all night, the twins played with us, taught us the latest dance moves, and had us listen to the latest Beatles tunes. Karen was a vivacious, beautiful, and generous person. Our thoughts are with you and we will never lose the memory of the many wonderful years and great times that we all had with your family.
Lots of love from, Jo, Jessi, Bryan, and Betty.

Julia Burton

June 27, 2010

Karen truly cared about people. She shared her knowledge freely and had the patient and the team's best interests when doing her job. She always took that extra effort to remember personal details. She loved her family and lived simply, finding pleasure in small things.....

Amy Fisher Miles

June 21, 2010

Thank you for all of your help Karen ~ you always kept me on my toes! My heart goes out to your family.

Chris Chattin

June 20, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. I am glad I had the opportunity to meet and work with her although for such a short time. Karen was very welcoming to me when I came to work in the OR and always greeted me with a smile. I witnessed her many times sharing what she had with others - she was obviously a very caring person. She was a very hard worker and always very eager to do her job well. I know she will be missed by many!! My prayers go out to all of her friends and family. Thanks for everything Karen!!

Steve Wernert

June 15, 2010

Karen. Thanks for all the cheese cake and Hardee's ham bisquits! I'll miss you.

Norma Dempsey

June 14, 2010

Karen, Thanks for helping all of us in Central, you were always eager to come down as time permitted. You have seen the face of Jesus and are enjoying your new heavenly home. We will miss you.

Tracy Averill

June 14, 2010

I knew and worked with Karen at RMH. I was sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers to her family.

Cindy Willis

June 14, 2010

Karen, I will miss you. You were a genuinely caring person who always encouraged others. You took the time to know me personally as you did with others who crossed your path. You touched so many with your dedication to your patients and your OR team. I am blessed to have known you.

diane dehaven

June 14, 2010

Elsie & Ezera,

I was so very sorry to hear about Karen. Mom called me yesterday & I had not read the paper over the weekend so I had no idea. I know you will forever hold her in your hearts and find strenght in each other from the years you held her in your arms. Much Love, Tinker & Richard DeHaven (Libby's daughter)

Judi Kobylanski

June 14, 2010

There are no words to describe our sadness. We are thankful, though, that we got to see Karen while visiting family in Roanoke over Memorial weekend. That hug at your parents, and your beautiful smile will be with us always. To Elsie, Ezera, Sharon, Robin. her family, and so many who obviously lost someone so dear, please accept our deepest sympathy.

Pat Martin Faw Skeens

June 14, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Wertz, Robin and Sharon,

I am sorry that Karen is gone. I just started working in the OR in February and Karen was one of the first people to greet me and be so friendly and kind. She will be missed so much by all of us. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know Karen is happy and at peace now. I pray you all feel peace as well with her sweet memories.

Suzette Hile

June 14, 2010

Karen was a wonderful nurse and I loved to work with her in Ortho. She was a wonderful person and she will be missed.

Jeannine Hylton-Kerek

June 14, 2010

Karen probably began her nursing career as my babysitter years ago when she was in high school. She was such a sweet, warm and caring person, that I always knew the children were safe with her. I have not seen her in years, but I do have the fondest of memories thinking about her.

Jessica Merricks

June 13, 2010

Karen will be missed by many, Heaven has gained a real angel.

June 13, 2010

I knew and worked with Karen for many years at CRMH. She was a great OR nurse and she will be missed. May the family know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy Calhoun

Michael Waine

June 13, 2010

Karen, I wanted to tell you thank you for taking me under your wing and helping me fit in with the orthopedic team. Your knowledge has helped many individuals, you may now rest and enjoy what God has planned for you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Cindy Spence

June 13, 2010

Karen, thank you for your knowledge, patience and understanding during the beginning of my nursing career. I have learned so much from you. You will be greatly missed.

Li Kane

June 13, 2010

As much as I loathed ortho at RMH, I always knew if Karen was scrubbed, anything the surgeon asked for would be in the room. And I always enjoyed our chats on the smoking block. My condolences to her family, and all her many friends. A deep hole is left by her passing.

Brandi Williams

June 13, 2010

Karen was a very special lady, who will be missed by all who knew her. R.I.P sweet lady. Heaven gained a beautiful soul.

Casey Williams

June 13, 2010

Karen may you Rest in peace. My prayers are with your spirit. May your honesty, knowledge and loyalty never be forgotten.

Terry Seidel

June 13, 2010

Karen - thank you for welcoming me into the Carilion family 4 years ago - you helped me become an OR team member here and was always there when I needed an ortho scrub. We will miss you terribly- your knowledge and your skill. Be happy my friend, rest with God.

Yvette Naff

June 13, 2010

You will be truly missed, Karen. You were always kind and caring. Walk in peace now, my friend.

Dollie Adams

June 13, 2010

Karen, you taught so many of us so many things. I am truly thankful for knowing you and being able to say Good Bye to you before I left last week. May God Bless you.

Donna Morgan

June 13, 2010

Karen, you truly will be missed. My thoughts and prays are with your family during this time. Just know that one day I will see you and we will have a glad reunion. Rest my friend now.

Kim Joyce

June 13, 2010

Karen,
I feel that I never really got to Thank You for precepting my students. Thank you for all the advise and little tricks you taught to the students. I miss you you more than you'll ever know! RIP great one!

Karen Walker

June 13, 2010

Karen you welcomed us from crch with open arms. I will always think of you with love and will miss you very much.
I know you are in a better place in Jesus loving arms

wrenn wertz,baber

June 13, 2010

karen, this is wrenn,I want you and your family to know how much I loved you! I lost touch a long time ago,and tried to find you....Im sorry ,Sharon.or Robin, please call me 434-964-1065....Im her cousin and was her flower girl at her wedding.....I send all my prayers to the family!

Casey Williams

June 13, 2010

Karen, you were the first greeting I received most mornings during the time I spent at CRMH. Your honesty, knowledge, and loyalty is irreplaceable. My prayers are with your spirit. May you rest in peace and never be forgotten.

Mike Wolfe

June 13, 2010

We will miss you at CRMH. You were a great member of the team, and a great person.

Mike Wolfe

June 13, 2010

We will miss you. You were a great lady.

TOM & DEBBIE GUTHRIE

June 13, 2010

OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY DURINGTHE LOSS OF KAREN . OUR PRAYERS WILL BE WITH EACH ONE DURIN G THIS TIME AND DAYS TO COME .

Karen with her morning cup of coffee

Rhody Smith

June 13, 2010

Karen,
you will be greatly missed by your family and friends. you were a wonderful lady.
Rhody Smith

kimmi scott

June 13, 2010

she touched she many in so many ways, she will remain in many hearts always.

Janet Donahue

June 13, 2010

To the family, I worked with Karen in CRMH for several years. I didn't know that she was ill. I had great respect for her knowledge in the operating room. She really enjoyed doing orthopedic surgery. She will be greatly missed. I pray for your pain in the loss of her, but know that she is in Gods care now.

Pam Middlekauff

June 13, 2010

Karen, I will miss you. My prayers are with your family at this time.

Shelby Azar

June 13, 2010

We'll miss you Karen.My sincere wish for you is to finally rest in Peace. My deepest sympathy to your parents and family. Rest now friend.

Dannette Reedy

June 13, 2010

Karen was a great person and friend. She will truly missed. She taught me a great deal of important information for my job. Thank you so much for being my friend.

Dannette Reedy

June 13, 2010

Karen, you will be missed very much. I am thinking and praying for your family and friends.

Jessie Cohen

June 13, 2010

Karen i will miss you so much! I have been thinking about what to say and really what can you say that others havent already told the world about how great you are. Thanks for all the hugs and making me always feel cared for i only hope i did the same for you. ill pray for your family what a jewel they have lost.

Penny O'Brien

June 13, 2010

I will miss Karen's early morning greeting in the operatering room at CRMH. She was always the first to arrive and offer the am weather report carrying her coffee and biscuit! She recently brought me a beautiful package of country ham one of her signature gifts! I have enjoyed working with Karen for many years. She will be greatly missed.

June 13, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

June 12, 2010

Karen, You are at rest in God's house now. No more worry and no more pain. I will truly miss you. You were a real friend. God bless!!
Jerry Pollard(Roanoke , Va.)

Patty Parker

June 12, 2010

Karen we will miss you. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family and friends during this time of sorrow and loss.

pat hunt

June 12, 2010

Karen, You were a wonderful person and a great friend. I learned so much from you. Gods blessings on your family whom you loved so much. Pat

Marty Martin

June 12, 2010

Karen, you were truly an asset to the OR at CRMH. You will be missed by your family, friends, the surgeons you worked with and all the patients that you helped care for and put first. I know that you are finally at peace now and not suffering either physically or psychologically. It was a pleasure to have known you and worked with you. You truly did an A-one job in the OR. You will be greatly missed! I am so sorry that you died alone.

Sumire Grant

June 12, 2010

Virginia McNichols

June 12, 2010

Karen, you will be missed!

Sumire Grant

June 12, 2010

Karen,I wish if I had taken some of your pics. You gave me a piece of bread last week.I gave you victoria's lip glosses. I remember you forever. Thank you for your smile and everything you done for me. Rest in peace,pray for you.

Sharon Gilpin

June 12, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Deborah Edwards

June 12, 2010

Karen, You will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

June 12, 2010

Mr& Mrs Wertz and Family
We do not have any words today
To express how w grief at your loss
Our earnest prayers and thoughts are always there to help you and your family through the days ahead
With love:Carlos,Eloiza and Carlos Luiz Amaral

June 12, 2010

Mr & Mrs Wertz and Familiy
We do not have any words today
To express how we grief at your loss
Our earnest prayers and toughts are always there to help you and your family through the days ahead.
With Love:Carlos,Eloiza and Carlos Luiz Amaral (Roanoke,VA)

Renae Harris

June 12, 2010

We'll miss you Karen. She was always willing to help me and make sure I had anything I needed. Thoughts and prayers are with your family...

Stormy Samster

June 12, 2010

Karen will truly be missed! I worked with her at the hospital and am new there. She welcomed me right away and helped me a lot in ortho. She is an amazing woman and outstanding Surgical Tech! My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Mary Edwards

June 12, 2010

Karen I will miss you so much. You were such a good friend with a listening ear. You were a tremendous asset to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital operating room. Your devotion and skill will truly be missed. I know you are at peace now, Karen and that gives me comfort. Thank you for all you did for me and the hands and hearts you touched. Love you girl.

Carolyn Overstreet

June 12, 2010

I was saddened to hear about Karen,I knew her at the hospital,my thoughts are with you,her family.Hope your memories bring you much comfort.

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