Betty Jean Karber

Betty Jean Karber

Betty Karber Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 19 to May 20, 2006.
On Wednesday, May 17, 2006, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease, Betty Jean Karber left this life to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. ''I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.'' II Timothy 4:7. Funeral services for Mrs. Karber, 67, of Hudson will be held Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the Central Church of Christ with Hershel Bearden and Tom Crater officiating. Interment will follow in the Aldredge Cemetery. Mrs. Karber was born November 9, 1938 in Madisonville, Texas, to Roger Alvin and Allie (Datray) Merchant. She graduated from Madisonville High School in 1957. Mrs. Karber had resided in Hudson for the past 35 years, and was very active in the Lord's work at Central Church of Christ. She leaves a legacy to her children and grandchildren to have compassion and love for all mankind, regardless of race, creed or social status. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, John Kenneth Karber of Hudson; sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Wendy Karber of Scottsdale, Arizona, Ken and Kim Karber of Hudson and Jonathan and Kim Karber of Fort Worth; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Rene Guajardo of Hudson; the grandchildren she so loved and cherished, Kenny and Kace Karber, Misty and Nick Spencer, Jeremy Karber, Angela Karber, Gabrielle Guajardo, Katie Karber, Amanda Karber, Sean Guajardo, Hannah Guajardo and Ethan Karber; great-grandchildren, Jace, Annie, Luke and Alison; mother, Allie Merchant of Madisonville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Colette Merchant of La Grange and Larry and Tommie Merchant of Huntsville; sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Marvin Luna of Houston; sister-in-law, Jody Merchant of Willis; and numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Roger Merchant; and brother, James Merchant. Pallbearers will be Kenny Karber, Jeremy Karber, Nick Spencer, Mark Karber, Doug Luna and Joe Merchant. Honorary pallbearers will be Sean Guajardo and Ethan Karber. Memorial contributions may be made to India Evangelism, 711 North Second St., Lufkin, Texas 75901. Carroway-Claybar Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

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May 22, 2006

Mark Beeler posted to the memorial.

May 20, 2006

Stacie Stout Robertson posted to the memorial.

May 19, 2006

Randy & Barbara Wilson posted to the memorial.

Mark Beeler

May 22, 2006

Dear Karber Family,

I was so sorry to hear the passing of Betty. I loved her very much!

Your in my prayers.

Mark Beeler

Stacie Stout Robertson

May 20, 2006

So Sorry for your loss. Lisa, Kim you are in my thoughts and prayers as well as your family.

Randy & Barbara Wilson

May 19, 2006

We are saddened to hear about the death of our sister in Christ, Betty Karber. She was such a loving, sweet, kind, and compassionate lady, and she loved her family and church family. She was a dedicated and faithful member of the Lord's church, & she will be greatly missed by many that loved her.

JANIE NASH

May 19, 2006

HELLO

IM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS.

SHE WAS A SWEET KIND LADY.

LOVE JANIE NASH.

Mickey & Becky Mark

May 19, 2006

We are so sorry that you all are suffering this loss. Your family is special to us. When Becky worked in the church's office, many times the first call of the day began with Betty's "Good Morning!" Even with her limited mobility ever worsening, she continued to be concerned about others and often called to report needs and updates that she had learned, or to inquire in what way she herself could help with the church's work and ministries. Betty viewed all people as important and special and treated them in that way. She assigned respect and dignity to one and all, and that fine quality is one of the reasons that in our eyes she wears those same distinctions of importance, uniqueness, and dignity.

patty wilkerson

May 19, 2006

MY,PRAYERS,ARE WITH THE FAMILY. BETTY WAS ,A BEAUTIFUL PERSON. I DID, THEIR FLOWERS,WHEN HER & KEN REPEATED, THEIR VOWS.SHE WAS, SO EXCITED,AND HAPPY. WE BECAME FRIENDS, AFTER THAT.BETTY, YOU WILL BE MISSED.LOVE, PATTY WILKERSON

Cheryl (Jarman) Parrish

May 19, 2006

Ken, Kim, and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know it has been a long battle. You all will be in my thoughts and my prayers.

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