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Karen Johnson Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA - Services for Karen Lee Pipes Johnson will be 12 noon, Friday, November 9, 2012, at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel.
Visitation will be November 8, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Officiating will be Chaplain Durell Tuberville and Frances Duron.
Karen was born July 15, 1962 in Shreveport, LA and moved to Heaven November 1, 2012. She attended Shreveport Community Church and Open Range Fellowship.
Honoring Karen, as pallbearers will be Jim Holtsclaw, Rusty Pipes, Mike Vollmer, Mark Faust, Wayne Ebarb, and Guy Smith.
Karen was adored and will be missed by her loving parents, Terry and Pam Pipes; children, Austin and wife, Traci Johnson, Ansley Johnson, and Aaron Pipes; grandchildren, Parker and twins, Cayden and Skylar; her sister, Kim and husband, Jim Holtsclaw; brother, Rusty and wife, Lee Pipes; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Grace Home, 1035 Margaret Place, Shreveport, LA 71101, where the staff so lovingly cared for Karen and her family. Kathryn Ball, you were our "earthly angel". Special appreciation to the wonderful staff of Southern Care Hospice.
Karen was known for her physical beauty, but for those who knew her well, her inward beauty shown even more radiantly.
She valued everyone and had devoted friends from all walks of life. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren, the joys of her life. Karen was divinely gifted in creative writing, interior and fashion design, painting and crafts, and culinary art. Karen's favorite song was "I Can Only Imagine" by Mercy Me. It's so comforting to know that she now lives in the reality of her precious Savior, surrounded by the beauty she had only imagined.
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Memories and Condolences
for Karen Johnson
Tammye Jefcoat
November 19, 2012
Pam and Terry,
I am praying for your family and I know the Lord will be close and His comfort will be sustaining.
Love you,
Tammye
Sandra M Harper
November 15, 2012
Terry and Family
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter.You are in my Prayers.
Most Sincerely
Sandra Matlock Harper
Shawn Graham
November 14, 2012
To Kim, Jim, Pam & Terry,
I want you to know that all of you & your other family members continue to be in my prayers. I am so sorry that I could not be at the visitation & service. I'm so glad that my parents & Laura were able to attend. I love y'all & I am so sorry. Karen was a beautiful & precious woman.
My prayers are with you my friends!
Tammye Dickerson Jefcoat
November 12, 2012
Karen always made me smile and was so talented and so loving! I can see her smiling face as she walks and talks with Jesus in heaven. One day we will get to be with her in heaven. I love you my sister and have happy memories of you!
Cherry Baker
November 12, 2012
RIP beautiful Karen! Prayers to your family during this most difficult time.
November 11, 2012
Dear Rusty, Lee Ann and the Pipes Family,
I was a gymnast at Olympia Training Center and know Lee Ann and Rusty. Karen was the most beautiful and kindest to all. She was always so nice, I am so sorry to hear this news. So very sad. May she rest in peace. My heart goes out to all. Amy Priest Little, Plymouth, MN
Melissa Howard (Kalson)
November 9, 2012
May you rest in peace Karen. I knew you when I was at THCA in the 1970's especially at the old school. God will comfort your family and surround them with His healing peace.
Melissa Howard Kalson
November 9, 2012
My condolences to the Pipes/Johnson families. I knew Karen when I went to THCA in the 1970's. I am so sorry for your loss. She was always such a wonderful person to be around; full of life and zest. I cannot believe she is gone now. At least you can take comfort in knowing she is with her Lord and Savior and we will all meet again someday. The angels are with her now.
anthony bobbitt
November 9, 2012
Rusty, Lee and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Danny
November 9, 2012
I am truly sadden by the passing of one of Gods most beautiful persons. She is in a better place and I was graced by having known her. I pray her family will find the strength through God to make it through this difficult time. God Bless the Pipes and Johnson Families.
Sheila Newberry Chavis
November 9, 2012
I haven't seen Karen since the 80's but I remember her as being just as sweet as she was beautiful. To her family, may God grant you peace and comfort during this most difficult time.
Keller Family
November 9, 2012
Pipes/Johnson Family, we are so sorry for the loss of Karen......She will surely be missed and may God bless you all.
November 9, 2012
Jeannine and I are so sorry to hear about Karen, God be with you....Lloyd Tuggle
Carl Garbarino
November 9, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers for your family and you.
Glenda McCollister
November 8, 2012
Pam and Terry, So sorry to hear about Karen. May the sweet presence of the Holy Spirit be with you through this time of grief.
Joe & Charlotte Jeane
November 8, 2012
Terry and Pam, we were saddened to read of Karen's passing. Please accept our deepest condolences.
James Burgess
November 8, 2012
Dear Pipes Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Karen. It was a great blessing to know Karen at Grawood. My wife (Debbie) and I were also blessed to know "Mom and Dad Pipes." We are eternally fortunate for knowing your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Robin Vosbury
November 8, 2012
Rusty, Kim, and Mr. and Mrs. Pipes;
I haven't seen any of you (except Rusty once recently) in many years, but I think of you guys all the time. I go down Pines Rd. every day, and I think about our wonderful childhood. I can't express how very sorry I was to hear of Karen's passing. I pray that God will grant you all the peace that only He gan provide. God bless you all.
November 8, 2012
Terry, Pam and Arron.
Words are hard to find that will give you comfort. In times like these all we have to turn to is Jesus , even with so many questions. Arron you are a very special young man, who is loved by so many. You make your Pop and Nana so proud. A song that gives us so much comfort " If we could see what I see, you wouldn't cry".
Chuck and Elane Duncan
Carol (Jowell) Noble
November 8, 2012
I was a classmate of Karen's at THCA. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. May you have peace during this difficult time.
Jimmy and Sandra Williams
November 8, 2012
Terry and Pam,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time.
Dan & Mary Ann Newman
November 8, 2012
Terry and Pam your memories of Karen are endless and very special I know they will get you through this difficult time. You both are so special to us and know God's grace and comfort be with you.
Billy Offer
November 8, 2012
I had not seen Karen since high school, but I remember her as very pretty girl who was also very sweet.
I will continue to pray for her family.
November 8, 2012
Terry, Pam and family, I hope your fond memories of your beloved daughter Karen, and God's promise of eternal life, will comfort you during this sad time. Karen will be greatly missed.
Marshall Jones
Shreveport, LA
Carol Taylor
November 8, 2012
I SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. KAREN WAS A VERY SWEET LADY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
Lisa Fitzgerald Brantly
November 8, 2012
I can fondly remember cheering with Karen at T.H.C.A. and watching her in the gym painting football posters. Kim and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Francene (Glorioso) Miller
November 8, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the Pipes family. May the love felt for your precious daughter, Karen, bring peace and consolation in the days to come.
Malcolm Kahre
November 8, 2012
My heartfelt deepest sympathy goes to Karens entire family in this difficult time. May she rest in peace.
Julia Doty
November 8, 2012
To the Pipes and Johnson Families:
I was so sorry to hear the news of Karen's passing (and of "Mom Pipes" too). I have some fond memories of Karen (and of Kim and the Pipes family) from when I was a little girl, living a few doors down on Justin St! Though I didn't know her as an adult, it's clear from what I read here that she was a lovely and talented person, and that she was loved by so very many, because she knew how to love others fully. That is a beautiful legacy that I hope brings comfort to you all in these difficult times, and that carries on in her family. It also sounds like she is heaven's joyous gain since she was so special! I can just picture God enjoying some of her unique writings, while He strokes her pretty hair (as she's already wanting to decorate her heavenly 'mansion' with some of her hand-made crafts and that designer's touch she had). I am praying for you all, and hope that you are warmed deeply by the cherished memories of Karen, and that you feel God's love embracing you always.
November 8, 2012
Terry and Pam, Please accept my sincere condolences. Your loss is so great. Mom Pipes loved her very much.
Peggy Bennett
Amy@ Dr. Graf's
November 8, 2012
Ms. Pam and Austin, I am so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 8, 2012
Mr. Terry & Ms. Pam, I am so sorry I can't be there... Hope all of you are doing OK... Love yall, Becky Addington Torres
Tim Robinson
November 8, 2012
Karen was always a kind a thoughtful person to others at THCA school. She was a beautiful person. May God comfort all of you during this time. Rest in Peace Karen.
Joy Lynn and Kelley Duke
November 7, 2012
Mr. Terry, Mrs. Pam, Kim and family-
Know you have our thoughts and prayers as you have had over these past few months and in the days and weeks ahead. Praying God's grace and peace will comfort you in the days and months ahead. You have our love and prayers -
The Dukes
Kelley and Joy
Lisa King Boyer
November 7, 2012
Blessings! God's Love to all of you! So creative--I was totally in awe of Karen's writing!
November 7, 2012
So sorry for the loss. She was truly a beautiful person.
Mike Whitler
November 7, 2012
I had not see Karen since high school and we crossed paths within the last few years. We had a great visit and had a few laughs. What a spectacular individual she was. Very beautiful, very intense and full of life. I extend my deepest sympathies to Kim, Rusty and family. Peace be with you!
Cathy Eubanks
November 7, 2012
Dear Kim and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. Though I didn't know her well, she was always so sweet. I knew her from First Methodist and my Trinity Heights friends. I also knew her from Mom Pipes, who was our Sunday school teacher. Now they are together again. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kay (Vineyard) Wilson
November 7, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Johnson and Pipes families. Karen was one of the few people I knew in high school that could make everyone feel special.It didn't matter who you were, she was your friend.Like so many, I will always remember her beauty inside and out.
Matt Allen
November 7, 2012
Rusty, I'm terribly sorry for the loss of your sister and will be thinking of you and your entire family at this difficult time.
November 7, 2012
Mr and Mrs Pipes, Kim and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. It been too many years but it isn't surprising that Karen was still as special inside and as she always was on the outside. I pray God grace and peace be with you and your family in the coming days. Deb Shelton-Little (Grawood)
Cathy McCartney Upshaw
November 7, 2012
I remember her smile and laughter. Such a beautiful person. Rest well, Karen...
Jan Poole
November 7, 2012
I had the pleasure of being Austin and Ansley's nurse at The Childrens Clinic and knowing Karen and her mother ! What two wonderful souls Karen was as beautiful inside as she was outside. And she had a wonderful and very strong mother to show her the way. You are all in my prayers you all have your very own angel looking over you now. God bless you and keep you until you are together again......
Stacey Crawford
November 7, 2012
Pam, Terry and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your precious daughter, sister. I am lifting you all up in prayers and pray that God will give you strength during this very difficult time. She was such a beautiful and talented women and I know that you will miss her tremendously. However,I hope that it is somewhat comforting to know that she is with her heavenly Father. Love to you.
Angela McKinney Volentine
November 7, 2012
Praying for all of your family. So sorry for your loss.
Agatha Fertitta-McCall
November 7, 2012
Terry and Pam,
You are all in our prayer. May Karen rest in peace and may God bless you for the love you gave her all her life.
Agatha and Robert McCall
Debby Ash
November 7, 2012
Pam, Terry, Kim, and Rusty, Our families having been together since birth has afforded me such great joy and laughter through our many wonderful times together. Like each of you, Karen had an inspiring smile that made the room light up when she entered. My prayers are for the entire Johnson and Pipes family to be filled with God's peace and love. She will be terribly missed but to know she is dancing on the streets of Heaven warms my heart. My love, Debby
pepper whittington
November 7, 2012
prayers are with yall..
pepper whittington
November 7, 2012
prayers go out to yall...
Sue Hinton
November 7, 2012
Terry and Pam, so sorry to learn that you lost your daughter. Love and Prayers come your way.
Cheryl Crain
November 7, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I went to THCA with Karen and enjoyed knowing her during that time as she helped manage the girls basketball team. She was so much fun!! Peace be with you Karen.
Debbie Pool James
November 7, 2012
I'm so sorry about Karen.. What an absolutely beautiful lady..
Sharon Snider
November 7, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Karen and I go back to Grawood Christian School.
Charlotte Mangham
November 7, 2012
Love you all so much, so sorry for your loss
Rhonda (Hunter) Devers
November 7, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days to come.
Cyndi (Mulford) Crockett
November 7, 2012
So sorry to hear of Karen's passing. Was a classmate of hers at Grawood many moons ago. I have fond memories of sleepovers at the Pipes' home in Dixie Garden. Praying for peace and comfort for her family and friends.
John Mire
November 7, 2012
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Quinn Nyman Jr
November 7, 2012
Im so sorry to hear the news. I will always remember Karen, my thoughts go out to all the Pipes family. We all have great memories from growing up in west Shreveport together love you all.
Joey Garbarino
November 7, 2012
Deepest sympathy for your loss. God bless and keep you through this sad and difficult time. May her soul rest in peace.
Joey & Angie Garbarino
Roysan Allen Rotman
November 7, 2012
Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of one of your precious children, a dear sister, loving Mom, and friend to many. May you rest in Peace beautiful Karen.
Angel Harris Pou
November 7, 2012
Although it has been years since I saw Karen I have many fond memories of our high school years together. She was so beautiful and talented. God bless you all through this difficult time.
Lisa Barrington
November 7, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to the family. You will all be in my prayers.
Steve Price
November 7, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Heaven is a better now that Karen is there.
Denee' Locke (Miller)
November 7, 2012
Dear Pipes/Johnson Family:
I am so very sorry for your loss. I cherish the times I had with Karen when we were younger. Her wit, intelligence and creative mind makes me smile when I think of her. I pray for God's peace for you all.
Gloria Cardwell McLeod
November 7, 2012
Rusty and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cleve Mire
November 7, 2012
I am praying for Karen and her extended family. Sorry for your loss. I am glad our paths crossed. It was fun growing up on Pines Rd knowing Karen!
Toni Johnson
November 7, 2012
Kim and Family,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I pray that God will be with you as you begin this new journey in your lives.
Know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Toni Singletary Johnson
Mary Pierce Stewart
November 7, 2012
I so sorry for your loss and my thougts and prayers are with her whole family!
Jan Nelson (Rivet)
November 7, 2012
Dear Family ,
I was so sad to read about the loss of a former classmate. I attended Trinty Heights Christian Academy with Karen & Kim for 4 years.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pam Keel
November 7, 2012
Karen was such a beautiful lady. I am sorry to learn of her passing. I extend my condolences, thoughts and prayers to your entire family. God will be your source of comfort and peace in the coming days. When you lose someone you love, the memory becomes a treasure. Cherish those happy memories until you are reunited on that glorious day. God Bless you all.
MARK MOORE
November 7, 2012
SHE WAS A LIVING PERSON AND A SWEET TO KNOW ,, SHE WILL MISSED !!! SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS <<
Shaun Moxcey
November 7, 2012
I was sad to learn of Karen's passing. My condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.
Margaret Sartori Gilbert
November 7, 2012
To the Pipes family, I am so sorry to learn of Karen's passing. Please know my prayers are with all of you.
November 6, 2012
I have such fond memories of Karen from high school and after. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Praying for the family during this time and know that God is there to comfort you.
Gayle Smith Adams
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