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Karen Shirkey Obituary
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for Karen Shirkey
November 3, 2011
Ron and family,so sorry to hear about your loss,will keep your family and you in our prayers... Lonnie Wright ,Groveport OH
November 3, 2011
To Ron and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss.
Stan Dodson
Karen Eaton Gartin
November 2, 2011
It's hard to come up with the words that may comfort you but I know all of your hearts are broken, so instead of words I say a prayer for God's arms to wrap around you and comfort you. I am so sorry for your lost. Karen(Eaton) Gartin
Christina "Chrissy" (Legg) Cecchetti
November 1, 2011
I love you aunt karen & its hard to believe you're gone... you were like a second mother to me...ill never forget all the memories we had together...especially the times you and mom had together. Thanks for being apart of my life. To my.cousins aka sisters shellbell, Barbar & katiebug I love you guys so much & always have...I am sorry for loss & the pain you have...for Ron, little K sue & Terri...I am so so sorry, I am glad she was in your life for the time she was..she loved you all & was so happy..we have lost an amazing person in this family but God has received a beautiful angel.
Lora Smallwood
November 1, 2011
R.I.P Aunt Karen you are loved and missed by so many... Although we love you dearly, we couldn't make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our heart's to prove to us he only takes the best!! ?
Gina Kokinda
November 1, 2011
The memories & the legacy of such a beautiful person will live on forever in her friends & family. May God give you all peace & comfort & allow you to smile through your tears as you remember.
Cathy Mason-Vallance
November 1, 2011
Karen, you will be missed here at the union office. We all loved you here as our friend and sister. You always had a smile on your face, and I will miss our talks. My prayers go to your family. Goodbye my friend.
Rose Scott(Romine)
November 1, 2011
To Ron and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I did not get to meet Karen, but for you to be with her she had to be a very special lady. Keep her in your hearts, cause she will always be there for all of you.
Trina Smallwood
November 1, 2011
I love you Karen you were a great Sister! I will miss you so much. Knowing your with dad now lets my heart rest better. I know your up there smiling down on us and your arms wrapped around your 3 daughters...Always in my heart, Love your baby sister xoxoxoxo
November 1, 2011
My Beauitful sister what can I say she was a great and strong person beat breast Cancer had 3 great girls..She left us way to soon just like our dad did. She is up there with him smiling down at us. Rest in peace sister you will be missed...Always in my heart xoxoxo Love Trina
Zach & Kelly Smallwood
October 31, 2011
May Aunt Karen Rest in peace. To Michelle, Amber, and Katie, we are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a sweet and beautiful women. She will be missed by everyone who knew her.
Mary Fulton
October 31, 2011
To Karen and Her Family,
May God continue to bless you during your loss.
Love and memories will forever keep her near.
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