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Karen Alford Obituary

Karen Gail Williams Alford, 51, of Cloverdale, Va., and formerly of Kingsport, Tenn., passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010. Karen was preceded in death by her father, Glendon E. Williams; and is survived by her husband, Hoyt B. Alford III; daughter, Kaitlin A. Alford; her mother, Betty L. Williams; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Charlie Becker; niece, Kelley; and nephew, Mathew. Karen was a lover of animals, the underdog, and a wonderful friend and mother. We miss you and will see you later. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Oakey's East Chapel with Pastor Michael DuVal officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Sunday prior to the memorial service at the funeral home. The family request memorials be made to the Operation Smile, 6435 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, Va. 23509. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel and Crematory, 540-977-3909.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26, 2010.

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FRANKLIN ALLGAUER

July 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to all who knew Karen!

July 9, 2010

Hoyt,
We were sorry to hear of the passing of your wife, Karen. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin and Susan O'Malley

Jesse, Jen Phillips

June 27, 2010

We're praying that God gives you a peace and that you find comfort in your years of wonderful memories.

Rhonda Treadaway

June 27, 2010

Dear Hoyt,Kaitlin, Betty, Cathy...
It was so nice to be in communication with Karen these past few years - it meant so much to me. We really connected especially in our mutual love for animals. She was great about keeping me updated on everyone so that I felt some connection with this part of our family. She will be terribly missed. I regret so much that I did not get to see her again.
I know your lives will have a big empty place without her. Please stay in touch and let me know if there is anything I can ever do for you.
My Love to all of you,
Rhonda Treadaway (Austin, TX)

Sally Owen Reed

June 26, 2010

Dear Hoyt and Kaitlin,
I am so very to hear of your loss. I am not going to be able to attend the memorial but I will be thinking of you and will be there in spirit.

Steve Faherty

June 26, 2010

Hoyt, Kay and I were deeply sadden to hear of Karen's passing. We have you and Kaitlin in our prayers. We enjoyed the times at Buddy's and Carolyn's when we all got together for family times. We're praying for you during these difficult times.
Steve and Kay Faherty

June 26, 2010

Hoyt, thinking of you and your family with deepest sympathy.

Maria Bowman Dickinson

Roger & Delores Powers

June 26, 2010

We were saddened to hear of Karen's passing and are lifting each family member up in prayer. What a tragic loss.

Connie Wood & Family

June 26, 2010

Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Please know we are thinking of you and sending prayers of comfort your way.

DENNIS BAILEY

June 26, 2010

KAREN FAMILY , MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS VERY SAD TIME . I WORKED WITH KAREN AT HOLLINS FOR A SHORT TIME . PLEASE ACCENTS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES .

Fred, Melissa, Spring and Chase Harvey

June 26, 2010

Dearest Hoyt, Kaitlin and Aunt Betty. Even though we can't be there with you, please know that we are there in spirit. Our prayers are with you. Karen was dear to my heart and her incredible smile will be missed dearly. May God bless you and temper the pain in your hearts endured due to this difficult loss. I'm still in shock to hear that Karen has passed and it weighs heavy on my heart.

John R. Nixon

June 26, 2010

Hoyt you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

June 25, 2010

Please accept our heartfelt sympathies at the loss of your dear Karen. Kaitlyn, she will live on in you forever. We are thinking of you.
Chuck, Julie, and Kenyon Gladu

Kevin Becker

June 25, 2010

It is not easy to put to words our feelings to say to your family at this sad time.

Life brings tears, smiles and memories.
The tears dry, the smile fades, but the memories live on forever. Our Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.


Kevin Becker, Wesley Becker, Laura Adney.

The Mioduszewski family

June 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the difficult time. Please know we are praying for you family and are here for you anytime.

Melissa Smith

June 25, 2010

My heart aches with my deepest condolences to family and friends. Karen had the biggest heart and such a great personality. I have so many fond memories of her and the conversations that we had. She was such a sweet sweet person. I am so sorry for this world's loss, but know that she is walking on streets of Gold.

William, Jessy, Connor Woodruff

June 25, 2010

Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. Karen was a wonderful, warm, caring person and it was a pleasure to have known her. She touched many lives and will remain in our hearts.

Jesse Phillips

June 25, 2010

We're so sorry to hear about Karen. We've been praying that you'll have peace that passes understanding and that your years of great memories will provide comfort.

The Dunsmore Family

June 25, 2010

Please accept our deepest condolences. Karen had a vibrant smile and when she smiled the whole world seemed brighter. Our family is going to miss her smile and wonderful sense of humor.

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