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Karen Bybee Obituary

BYBEE, Karen Mitchell Age 70. Karen passed away after a long illness. She was born in New Orleans, LA. She leaves behind her loving husband, Charlie Bybee. And his Dad, Chuck Bybee. She is survived by Richard (Maribel) Widemann, Jeanne (Kenny) Page, Maxx (Bill) Shirley, Jamie Brown, and former daugther in law; Gladys Aguilar. She had 7 grandchildren and one great grandchild on the way. Her surviving siblings are Angelle (Patsy) Baldino, Krystal Hernandez, Kim Allain, Darlene Arechiga. Preceeded in death by Mother Fay Allen, Father Buddy Manshack, siblings Cherie Anderson, Maxine Collier, Kevin Manshack. Karen had many jobs over the years. Her last was with AISD, from where she retired. She was one of a kind and was unabashed about it. She had a big heart and would do anything for her family. Sometimes too much! She was always smiling. We will miss her wittiness.

Published by Austin American-Statesman on Apr. 15, 2018.
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I loved my Mom so much. She was the CO of her ship. Even though her bark was worse than her bite, if you were open to the possibility, she would freely shower you with her wisdom, which was flawless. She never took no for an answer. And if you stood in her way, well, I feel sorry for you. She was determined, focused, and all of us were her priority. She smiled all the time, laughed loud, was proud, and I miss her deeply.

Richard Windmann

April 17, 2018

She was a fun loving sister, who enjoyed life, loved her family dearly and had a big heart for anyone she met. I will miss her ecclectic sense of humor as well as her one of kind laugh. She never failed to light up a room. Until we meet again in heaven - all my love - your "baby" sister.

Darlene Arechiga

April 15, 2018

I will miss my sister. She was one of a kind. sometimes she would make you scratch your head, but a big heart. say hi to Momma for me. Love Kim

Kim Allain

April 15, 2018

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