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1963
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2019
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Karen Coulter Obituary
She was born on Sept. 28, 1963 in Joliette, Illinois. She was an employee of Curtis Maruyasu in Lebanon, a former employee of American Fuji Seal in Bardstown and a veteran of the U.S. Army. She loved animals, especially her dog, "Maggie" and her horse, "Chief".
She was preceded in death by: her father, William Clellan "Bill" Coulter; and two brothers, Allen Wayne "Rick" Coulter and William David Coulter.
Survivors include her mother, Gen Wethington Coulter of Lebanon; three sisters, Delores Newton of Loretto, Sandra Ballard (Robert) of Lebanon, and Laquita Garrett of Gravel Switch; one brother, Kenneth Coulter of Louisville; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Loretto with burial in the church cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard. Rev. Bryan T. Lamberson will preside.
Pallbearers are Vincent Ballard, Tommy Cecil, Will Dones, Maria Lockheart, Lynette Vetter, and Rhonda Sage.
Memorials may go to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.
Mattingly Funeral Home, Loretto, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Karen Coulter
EMILY BARTLEY DOWNS
July 31, 2019
Gen I have been in the hospital for months just saw where Karen passed. I a so sorry
Annette McGinnis
May 21, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love and miss you always Karen! You seem too have a smile on your face for everyone. May you fly high with the angels now.
May 14, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. May God be with your family during this difficult time.
Darlene (dj) Savage
May 13, 2019
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart.
~ Helen Keller
Karen touched so many hearts! Well all miss her voice yet, she will forever be in our hearts! ❤
Junie, Carolyn and Alan Mattingly of Mattingly Funeral Home
May 13, 2019
You have our sympathies.
Betsy Cross
May 11, 2019
Karen was a friend, a former co-worker & one of my lunch buddies at FujiSeal. She was a very kind-hearted person and I'm sad to hear of her passing. My deepest sympathy to her family & friends.
Joe Abell
May 11, 2019
I remember Karen from High School; always seemed very kind. Rest in peace.
Missy Robinson (Rhondas sister)
May 11, 2019
So saddened to hear of Karens passing. Thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Watts
May 10, 2019
Gone to soon! God be with her. Prayers to her family & friends, Sharon Watts
Bill and Nancy Lyon
May 10, 2019
You have our Sympathy!
Mary Ellen Simms
May 10, 2019
We r so sorry to hear about Karen . Just wanted u to know u and ur family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love Mary Ellen Corbett Simms
Lisa Wootton
May 10, 2019
You will be missed
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