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Karen Barksdale Obituary
Memphis, TN
Karen Anne White Barksdale, 73, died peacefully, March 18, 2019. She was a professional educator for over 30 years in the private and public sector. Karen graduated from Memphis State University with a Bachelors in English and History and a Masters in Education. She leaves her daughter, Kimberly Baker (William), and two grandchildren, Joseph and Anna Rose. The Memorial Service is at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 31, at Shady Grove Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be sent to Church Health.
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March 31, 2019
I had the privilege to work with Karen at Ridgeway High School where she was the CLUE instructor. She was a consummate educator, a lively conversationalist, always challenging in her ideas and opinions. She was a credit and an asset to all the faculties of which she was a part. What a joy to have known her.
Oma R. Strickland
Helen Erskine
March 30, 2019
Passionate and sincere about teaching and enlightening her students, Karen encouraged tolerance in society and developing / supporting stances that one takes.
A former colleague, she will be missed.
In sympathy,
Helen Erskine
Sharon Flack Theiner
March 30, 2019
One of my greatest teachers, she pushed us to think for ourselves before w realized how vital that is. What a loss.
March 29, 2019
May the warm memories you shared bring you comfort and solace in the days ahead. Isaiah 5:8
March 29, 2019
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this difficult time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes.My sincere regrets for your loss.
(Psalms 116:15).
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