Karen Marie Ebert

1960 - 2017

Karen Marie Ebert passed away peacefully at home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on February 3, 2017. She was born in Baton Rouge on September 24, 1960, raised in Livermore, California and graduated from Granada High School in 1978. She graduated from Louisiana State University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Merchandising. She had an exciting career traveling worldwide as a fashion buyer for 15 years while living in California and Florida. She returned to Louisiana to be near family and started a new career in risk management and financial services. In 2012, Karen retired and became a full-time caregiver to her beloved mother. Karen's passions in life included her family, gardening, planning, tennis, sentimental movies, and canine friends. Her family and friends will always remember her thoughtfulness, selflessness, and generosity. She is survived by her parents, Paul and Violet Morovich Ebert, siblings Edward Ebert, David Ebert (Kit), Susan Ebert Roberts (J), nephews, Nolan and Callum, and niece Suna. Preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Ebert and loyal canine companions, Trixie and Bailey. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Karen's dear friend and caregiver, Kim Weill. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 11 am. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10 am. Interment will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Medical Bridges, PO Box 300245, Houston, TX 77230-0245. To view and sign the guestbook, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.