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Karen Wright Obituary

Karen Denise Wright LUBBOCK-Karen Denise Wright, 56, of Lubbock passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at Covenant. She was born Feb. 4, 1956, to the parentage of Miree B. Sr. and Dimple Lee Walker. She graduated in 1974 from Dunbar High School. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, DeAndre Wright; stepfather, Dennis Saunders; one aunt, Johnnie Mae Garner; three sisters, Janice McCall (Danny), Bridgette C. Doddy (Brant), and Latonia Bennett (Randy); four brothers, Miree Walker Jr. (Yumi), Gregory Saunders, Byron Walker Gordon Robinson (Rita); nine grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Celebration of life services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at St. Matthews Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Peaceful Garden Memorial Park under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Visitations will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. today at Griffin Mortuary.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Feb. 23, 2012.

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Byron Walker

January 1, 2013

January 01, 2013

It is January 01, 2013: Today another chapter has turned, but the days of fulfilment are always gathered and remembered. To a precious soul, kind hearted loving sister. You will always be remembered each and everyday in my heart. Love you always and forever, and the light you are now will last forever! Sincerely, Your youngest brother

— Byron Walker, Lubbock, Texas

Byron Walker

January 1, 2013

It is January 01, 2013: Today another chapter has turned, but the days of fulfilment are always gathered and remembered. To a precious soul, kind hearted loving sister. You will always be remembered each and everyday in my heart. Love you always and forever, and the light you are now will last forever!

Sincerely,

Your youngest brother

ella vaults

December 28, 2012

cousin Karen..miss your smile and laugh..always brightened up anybodys day..miss and love you

S Lerer

February 28, 2012

The staff of American Cancer Fund™ at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Karen's passing. We have received memorial contributions in her name and our sincere condolences go out to her family.

E.T.

February 28, 2012

Bridgette-Uphold the Light & cont.to carry the Torch..

alvin wright

February 25, 2012

Our deepest condolences to the family. We spoke with Deandre last night and prayed with him. May God continue to bless and be with all of you.

Alvin Wright Jr. (mickey) & Ann

Lady DeShawn Bunton

February 25, 2012

So sorry to hear of Karen's passing she will be truly missed.

February 24, 2012

So sorry to hear of Karen's passing. Our deepest condolences to her family and friends. May God's grace strengthen and sustain you always.
Harold Wallace

Catherine Brown

February 24, 2012

To Bridgette and family. We are so sorry for your loss. I know that there's an empty place in your home of hearts. May the God of All Comfort, comfort you at this time. You are in our prayers. We weep with you. May God Bless you and Keep you and Give you Peace.

Rev. Jerry & Mrs. Linda Ellis, Tabitha Ellis, & Derrick McDowell Families'

February 24, 2012

You all are in our hearts & prayers. May God bless you all & comfort you all in your time of need.

Sheila Klenclo-Powell

February 23, 2012

To the family: May God give the you strengh in your time of sorrow.

You'll be in our prayers

Rita

February 23, 2012

Gordon memories last forever, they are a gift for all times.

Paul and Caleb Jackson

February 23, 2012

To Gordon and family, May God Bless you all in your time of mourning.

Paulette Clemmons

February 23, 2012

To Bridgett and Family: May God watch over you and your family in your time of sorrow. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.

Catherine Brown

February 23, 2012

To Bridgette and family. We know that you are grieving for Karen. Bridgette know that we understand what you are going through. May the God of All Comfort, comfort you in your time of sorrow and loss. You are in our prayers.

Donna Bohner Rogans

February 23, 2012

Wow Karen what a memory loved going to your house watching Y&R, you Veronica and me RIP my friend

Sandra White Thomas

February 23, 2012

Heaven added another angel..R.I.P.

Mrs.Sandra White Thomas White ,Thomas Family

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