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Karen Brendle Obituary
Karen was born in Key West, Florida on April 21, 1961 and is the daughter of Gaynelle Wilkerson McSorley and the late James A. McSorley. Karen graduated from Ashbrook High School and was a 32 year employee of the United States Postal Service as a Data Collection Technician. She is a member of West Cramerton Baptist Church.
Karen is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Mark Brendle; one son, Solomon Brendle; three daughters, Anna Brendle, Brittany Brendle, Bailey Brendle; her mother, Gaynelle McSorley; one brother, Andy McSorley; step-mother, Kathy McSorley; half brother, Brian McSorley; half sister, Christi McSorley; grandchildren, Malachi Messer and Arterious Leach.
A private graveside service will be at Evergreen Cemetery, "A Quiet Place", Belmont at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2020 with Rev. Mike Ivey officiating.
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the family will have a public Celebration of Life Service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to be made to West Cramerton Baptist Church, P.O. Box 368, Cramerton, North Carolina 28032.
Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the Brendle family.
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May 6, 2020
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Wendy Tyner
May 4, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. I really enjoyed knowing her.
Donna Gurtner
April 30, 2020
Mark, Bailey, Brittany, Anna, Solomon, Gayness and all the family.
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you all.
Keeping you close in prayer
Donna Bryson Gurtner Earl Gurtner
Ann Swann
April 30, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I'm Truly So Sorry, Sending Lots of Prayers & Peace & Comfort, May You Keep her Meomeries Alive in Your hearts filled with Love & Joy, She has Beautiful Daughter I've meet 2 & Good friend of Family , Is She Family in my Eyes , And I meet her Brother & more, Each you each find Peace, Knowing she's not in Pain any more & She Dancing in Heaven, You All have Beautiful Angel watching from above Always, She will Always be with you, God Bless Each & Everyone in Family & Close Friends Friends ,
Beth and June Biggerstaff
April 29, 2020
Our prayers are with family and friends. May God be with you now and always. We love you.
Tracie Rice
April 29, 2020
I remember meeting Karen for the first time. She was comforting me in the loss of my dad. She was a real blessing to me at the time. I hope that you find comfort in the fact that she loved you and she loved her Lord.
Kathy Roberts
April 29, 2020
Rest in peace child of God. love you..
Renee Armstrong Casas
April 29, 2020
RIP sweet cousin prayers for the family.
kirby case
April 29, 2020
Gaynelle. I am so very sorry to hear that you have lost Karen. my HEART IS breaking for you and the Family. I don't know what to say, other than I love you and I will be praying for PEACE. THAT IS ALL I CAN SAY. LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH
Vickie Hord
April 29, 2020
I worked with Karen at the post office. She was always nice to me and we had some fun times. My condolences to the family. Vickie Hord
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