Karen Sue Duffiney
Karen Sue Duffiney
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Karen is survived by her life partner, Stephen Drinkard, her daughter Tonya (Caine) Johnson, her son Christopher (Stephanie) Duffiney, her daughter Shelby (Josh) Drinkard, Eric Drinkard, Melissa Drinkard, Stephanie Drinkard, and her son Steven Drinkard
. She is also survived by her grandchildren Zachariah (Mirissa) Johnson Samantha Johnstone, Malaina Johnson, Abel (Hailey) Whittington Jr. Eli Duffiney, Meloney Drinkard, Ellie Willingham, Olivia Willingham, Conner Willingham, Layla Spitsbergen, Jason Feazel, Great Grand Children Uriah Johnson, Neveah Whittington, Leighlan Whittington, Deklan Whittington, Leonardo Butler, Izac Pepitone, Layla Rayba, and Odin Rayba. Karen is also survived by her father Carl Bradley Jr., her brother Jeffery Bradley, her brother James Bradley, her sister Rebecca (Parnell) Peoples-Bey, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Karen was preceded in death by her daughter Mandy Leigh Duffiney-Whittington, her son Gary Paul Duffiney, her mother Donna Bradley, her brother Brian Bradley, her sister-in-law Laura Bradley, and her nephew Jerimiah Bradley.
A memorial service in honor of Karen Duffiney will be held on February 10, 2024, at the First Free Will Baptist Church located at 1750 Baldwin Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340. The service will take place from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, followed by a luncheon.
Please join us in celebrating the life of Karen Sue Duffiney and offering condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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Chris Duffiney
February 12, 2024
Mom I love you. Although we didn't have much you always gave everything you had. Your door was always open, not to just your kids, but to cousin, boyfriends, girlfriends, ECT..
You never judged me when I was struggling as a grown man, you never judged any of us weather we were doing the right thing at the time or not.
I know we all make you proud in each of our own way. if there is anyone who ever deserved the love of God, and the comfort of Heaven it's you mom.
I'm sad we couldn't see you more, but Im positive you are with us everyday now.
Mom I love you, I find comfort in the fact that this isn't good by, but rather see you when it's our time.
Mary Ann Johnson-Miller
February 10, 2024
Karen was a wonderful grandmother. I have a few funny stories about Karen that I still tell! She is now with her mother, Mandy and Bub, and Keith.
Shirley Eubank
February 6, 2024
My memory of KAREN is how beautiful she was,like Linda Evans on Big Valley, our prayers are with you all. Love Aunt Shirley
Annette (Drinkard) DeVore
February 4, 2024
Karen made my brother Stephen happy and that´s all that matters!
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Teet Howland
February 4, 2024
Rest in your well deserved peace Karen you are now one of God's Angels and your Aunt Teet and family have and will always love you please watch over us all
Sonia Hall
February 4, 2024
Karen was a special lady. When I was helping her at a doctor's visit recently, she called me her niece and that made me feel special. She will be missed dearly. I am sorry for the families loss.
Pamela Taylor
February 4, 2024
I love you Karen. My fondest memories are of us when we were kids. Rest well.
rebecca peoples
February 3, 2024
you were my only sister and my best friend. i will miss you so much, and love you always
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