Karen Holdaway
1946 - 2018
Karen Holdaway
1946 - 2018
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1946
DIED
2018
Karen Holdaway Obituary
Evansville, Indiana
Karen S. Holdaway, 71, of Fayetteville, GA, formerly of Evansville, IN, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 in Fayetteville, GA. She was born in Evansville, IN on December 28, 1946 to the late Orvil L. and Irma E. (Schwartz) Hilgedieck.
Karen graduated from North High School in 1964. She worked in the accounting department at General Electric. Karen was a member of Beta Sigma Phi business sorority in Evansville.
She is preceded in death by her parents; infant son Holdaway and brother-in-law Randall Smith.
Karen is survived by sisters; Connie Charlton (Larry), Lois Smith; nieces, Amy Boyer (John), Beth Overfield (Rick); nephews, Daniel and Brad Smith (Emily); several friends and caregivers; Bonnie and Don Dixson.
Family and friends may visit on Monday, December 31, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Alexander East Chapel with burial to follow at Bethlehem United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation.
Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderEastChapel.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Steve Kuehn
December 30, 2018
I went to grade school and High school with Karen. I enjoyed talking to her at the North High School reunions. I and I am sure many others will miss seeing her. RIP lovely lady.
Steve & Shirley Gubler
December 30, 2018
Connie,
Our sympathy and prayers are with you as you grieve over the passing of you sister. May God's Peace be with you and your family.
Judy Atteberry
December 29, 2018
I had gone to school with Karen through 5th grade at McCutchanville Grade School, through North High School and Lockyear College of Business. She lived just down the road from me on Oak Hill Road when we were in grade school. Then, still just down the road in Melody Hills. We enjoyed getting together whenever I visited Evansville until she moved to Georgia. She was a devout friend and fun to be with. She will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to her family.
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