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Karen Alt Obituary
Ms. Alt passed away March 27, 2011, in Tyler under the care of Hospice of East Texas.
She was born April 6, 1948, in DeRuyter, N.Y., to Raymond and Laura J. Parker Smith.
Karen was a member of Bethel Bible Church in Tyler. She worked as a sales specialist for Chico's.
Karen was preceded in death by her father and nephew, Corey Beckwith.
She is survived by her loving family including her fiancé, Harold Ford of Flint; daughter, Nichelle Langone of New York, N.Y.; son, Robert Alt of Pitcher, N.Y.; also by Matt Ford and wife Caron of Marshall; mother, Laura Smith of Cortland, N.Y.; grandchildren, Jenna Langone and Jillian Langone of New York, N.Y., and Bella Ford and Jax Ford of Marshall; siblings, Karol Hart of Plano, Kai Loomis and husband David of North Pitcher, N.Y., Kelly Goff and husband Robert of Cincinnatus, N.Y. and Kris Smith of Pitcher, N.Y.; and by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to send a special thank-you to Dr. Gary Gross and his staff and the Hospice of East Texas.
The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Karen may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, 75265-0309; the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Okla., or Bethel Bible Church, 17121 U.S. Highway 69 S., Tyler, 75703-8091.
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Kelly
March 28, 2020
I miss you everyday. Hard to believe 9 years have passed since you left us here on earth... not a day goes by that I am not reminded of you.. I love you my sister!!
Kelly Goff
July 10, 2011
My dearest sister. I miss you more and more each day. It's so hard to believe your not with us in person anymore. I reach for the phone to call you and then stop. I sit in my house and you come visit me. I am so glad for that. I say hi and smile and then you are gone.
I love you. Kelly
Hal Ford
April 23, 2011
Tomorrow is Easter, But you are celebrating Easter with Jesus Christ in person. How Awesome is that. You are loved and missed.
Hal
Sharon Pryor
April 19, 2011
Karen, my other sister, what a blessing you have always been to me. I will always love you and miss you. See you again one day in Heaven. My love and prayers for all the family.
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Kelly Smith Goff
April 17, 2011
I miss you and love you sister!!
Debbie Reaves
April 15, 2011
Karen, You made a difference in so many peoples lives. I only knew you a few years and I loved coming to Chico's and having you teach me how to put together outfits...always in a quick shopping trip. You were such a ray of sunshine and encouragement. The invitation to the Susan Komen memorial in your honor came today. I just cried in your honor...you will be missed...you spread love and encouragement to us all...we will miss you dearly. Hugs to your family, Debbie Reaves
Karen Shelp
April 3, 2011
Karen, I remember you being one of the happiest people I worked with at Target in Vestal all those years ago! You always brightened my day and everyone you came in contact with! Karen Shelp.
Gayle Petersen
April 2, 2011
Karen, even though we've been far away geographically for so many years, you were always in my heart and mind; the world will not be the same without out. Enjoy your freedom, my friend.
Stephanie Justice
April 2, 2011
I am so glad I got to spend time with you at our reunion. I truly loved our all girl talk the day after the reunion and realized how much I missed all of you. You were blessed with a very caring family and so many great friends that loved you. We will all truly miss you and your beautiful smile. God bless you. Steph
Arleen
April 1, 2011
Karen, you came and left my life very quickly, but left a lasting impression. You taught me how to enjoy shopping; how to put outfits together; how to celebrate life and being a woman... You were so full of life and laughter, indeed, grace and love. You're with my parents now, all way too soon. Heavens gain. Thank you for all the gifts you left us here on earth... they were many. God be with your loved ones as they adjust to life without you.
April 1, 2011
Karen, so glad we got together at the class reunion. I will truely miss our conversations on Facebook, but mostly I miss your beautiful smile. You were so filled with grace and love and an inspiration to everyone. Taylor buddy and classmate Judy Jordan Zilkowski
Mira Holl Earls
April 1, 2011
Karen you are at peace now, no more pain.
Kelly Goff
April 1, 2011
Kareny, Words can never tell how much I miss you ..You were always there for me whenever I called and needed you or the great advice you gave me.. I have picked up the phone to call you so many times already. I don't need the phone anymore, I have a direct line to you now!! Tell Dad hello . We know you both are already up to your pranks..
I love you so much
Love Kelly
Melanie McDonald
April 1, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Barbara Lawson
March 31, 2011
Your laugh and smile will be greatly missed. You will always be in our thoughts and hearts.
Michael Hudson
March 31, 2011
We miss you so much. You were one of the nicest person inhale ever met. You left this earth way too early. I am sure you will be watching Olivia from up above.
March 30, 2011
I miss you so much. I miss your smile, your charm, your love,and just everything else about you. Today you are in Perfect Peace with Jesus. No more sickness for you. I will see you again, in Heaven... Love Always Hal
Fay Yeaw
March 29, 2011
I will always remember her smile. When I think of her and her smile it makes me smile. Knowing Karen brightened all our lives. Rest now dear one, your work here on Earth is done. To her family, our heart filled prayers and condolences for you loss. She is truly missed.
David Yeaw
March 29, 2011
I will always remember. Time for you to be at PEACE. I miss you Karen.
Diana Brown
March 29, 2011
Oh Kareny, you will be greatly missed. We didn't get to have our girls weekend at Karols. But I will always remember our time spent at Shawnee Hospital and when Karol and I do the girls weekend I am sure your presence will be with us. Much love to you and your family.
Diana
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