Karen Hungate

She was my teacher at AES me and two other students had to retake our end of the year test and because our scores was good we got a chance to have dinner at her house with her husband Scott and I remember a dog as well,it was soo fun because I´ve never had a teacher who cared so much, she was the best she always talked about her kids and her previous school. The very first time I laid eyes on Mrs. Hungate I knew the school-year would be awesome because I always told her she look like the lady...

Karen Verti was my sixth grade and all-time favorite teacher. I was blessed with other excellent teachers, but Mrs. Verti motivated and inspired me like no other. She lit in me a spark for learning; even making those subjects I had previously had no interest in fun. She daily reinforced for me how important it is to show kindness and empathy towards my fellow human beings. Every good and wildly wonderful thing about her was so infectious that it ultimately led to my desire to be a teacher...

Karen was my son's fifth grade teacher. He adored her! At that time in his life, he was not the most loveable of children, but Karen insisted that he was one of the most remarkable people to ever walk the face of the earth, and so he has turned out to be!
One day--all on his own--he prepared a lunch to be shared with her. He packed 2 damask cloth napkins, juice to be poured into two glass wine glasses, spectacular sandwiches, a little salad, and chocolates for dessert. They ate this...

I met Karen through a Bible Study while I was living in Greenville a few years ago. I agree with everyone here, that she was a "shining light" and a very special person. My life was enriched by knowing her. The bible study will forever be a special chapter in my life, and Scott and Karen were a big part of that.

Shine on dear Karen! I look forward to seeing you once more in heaven.

Karen taught both of my daughters during their fourth grade years at Bennett Elementary in Fort Collins, Colorado.

What a wonderful woman she was. I will always remember her wonderful smile and laugh, her red hair and bright clothes. Going to her house with all her students for picnics and making Christmas decorations.

Karen lived life to the fullest and no doubt slid into home base, Heaven, with a smile on her face and joy in her heart. Heaven has a new and brilliant star...

Karen loved the Lord, her family, friends,children,teaching,reading,
writing,literature,and so much more. When I think of her I think of her love of flowers. She would bring flowers to the teachers at Ayden Elementary School. One never knew when to expect her to pop by with them. They might arrive in a vase, a soda bottle, or with stems simply wrapped in wet paper towels and foil.

K...Kali Lilies
A...Amaryllis
R...Roses
E...Enchanter's...

I attend Salem United Methodist Church and met Karen through the Tuesday night bible study. I have never met a person so full of life and that shined so brightly like she did. She had that light inside that made people flock to her. Karen also had such a wonderful sense of humor. She was truly an amazing, beautiful and precious human being. Her faith and love in the Lord was so strong that just to be around her made me want that kind of relationship with Him too. I am going to really miss...

I will never forget the first time I met Karen at Ayden Elementary. She could read me like a book and was always someone who encouraged me and gave me timely advice. She helped me realize just how important it is to put family first and inspired me to be the best teacher I could be. I will never forget her love for learning, God, and others. What an amazing influence she had on so many lives.

Karen loved the Lord, life,family, friends,kids,literature,flowers and a good laugh. Whenever, I see the following I shall think of her with fond and caring memories.

K..Kali Daylilies
A..Amaryllis
R..Roses
E..Enchanter's Nightshade
N..Nandinas

H..Honeysuckles
U..Ursula Mums
N..Narcissus
G..Gardenias
A..Asters
T..Tulips
E..Evita Lilies

Karen was able to brighten the days of those she encountered and we will all miss her dearly. My thoughts...