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Karen Louise Latimer Stubbs
1961 - 2023
Karen Louise Latimer Stubbs
1961 - 2023
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BORN
1961
DIED
2023
Karen Latimer Stubbs Obituary
Karen Louise Latimer Stubbs, age 61, of Archer City, Texas passed away Monday, January 09, 2023, in a Wichita Falls hospital.
A Celebration of Karen’s Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Archer City with Roger Deerinwater of Archer City officiating.
Karen was born February 25, 1961 in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late Ronald Vance Latimer and Gwendolyn Joy Morrison Latimer. She graduated from Electra High School.
She married Leslie David Stubbs on June 20, 1981 in Electra, Texas.
Karen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She enjoyed camping with her family and was an excellent cook. Karen was a member of First Baptist Church of Archer City,
Survivors include her husband, Leslie Stubbs of Archer City; daughter, Dallas Stubbs Henderson and husband, Stephen of Wichita Falls; granddaughter, Moira Darling Stubbs Henderson of Wichita Falls; sisters-in-law, Lisa Smythe and husband, Elio of Waco and Lori Rutledge and husband, Kevin of Archer City; aunt, Janis Latimer of Iowa Park; nieces, Jennifer Luke and husband, Justin of Wichita Falls, Nicole Rutledge of Archer City, and Natalie Rickett and husband, Larson DeHart of Houston; nephews, Derek Smythe and wife, Kaylee of Waco, Jared Smythe of Austin and Ronald Latimer of Houston, and many other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by sister, Aletha Young; brother, Richard Vance Latimer; and nephew, Jeremy Gray.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Archer Service Center, P.O. Box 578, Archer City, Texas 76351 or Archer Public Library, P.O. Box 1574, Archer City, Texas 76351.
Greta Sherrill
January 18, 2023
Dear Stubby, Dallas, and all family membrs of Karen,
We are just today finding out about the loss of Karen. I am so very sorry. I saw her last in the store with that sweet baby granddaughter, and she looked so very happy. Karen had a loving heart for people, for animals, and especially her Lord and Saviour, to whom she turned many times. No matter what we talked about, she always had something encouraging to say, no matter what. I rarely left her house without a bowl of her homemade chili or something she cooked, which was always delicious! She was a sweet soul and I pray she is singing all those songs she loved! God Bless, sweet Karen! My love to all of you, her family.
Greta Sherrill
Jimmy Keener
January 18, 2023
Hey Leslie this is Jimmy keener I just wanted to send you my deepest regrets and condolences I am just so sorry I never got to meet her I'm sure she was a very special lady. As you know I lost Sharon last year and it hasn't been easy but I take it one day at a time so just keep the faith brother and know that she is in God's hands now and she will never hurt again again I send my deepest condolences to you and your family if you ever need to just talk to somebody you can get my cell number from Justin or my home either one it doesn't matter just know to me you've always been a good friend you take care of yourself and like I said if you ever need to talk just give me a holler brother I asked Matt and Mark and they both already heard I'm sure they have already sent their condolences too take care of yourself and God bless brother God bless you and your whole family.
Nancy Holcombe
January 13, 2023
Dear sweet cousin. I will always have fond memories of you and your brother and sister. Lots of reunions in Loving and Nocona. Rest in peace. Prayers for the family.
Kimberly and Donny Gibson
January 13, 2023
I will always cherish my memories of Karen and Stubby and their sweet baby girl Dallas! My mind always visits the past memories of when our kids were in the Archer Prowlin’ Growlin’ Wildcat Band!!!! All the awesome Friday nights up in the stands supporting our kiddos! And laughing so hard at the chaos that Stubby created and seeing the true genuine love they had for each other just melted my heart! And Oh the laughs we shared even working in the concession stand.. Karen just had that sweet but fierce soul and I will miss her! But so proud to have called her my friend! Still to this day our children
are very close and considered as family
With upmost sincere condolences and may the Lord bring you comfort in knowing Karen WAS and IS and will ALWAYS be loved and of remembered!
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Jacob and Brittany Latimer
January 13, 2023
Karen always had the best hugs and she had plenty to give for anyone who needed one. You could feel the love she had for you. Heaven has gained an amazing and beautiful angel! We will miss her kind heart, laughter and warm hugs the most! Sending prayers, love and comfort to the family!
Julia Olson
January 12, 2023
Karen was one of the youngest of our gang of eight cousins. Her beautiful smile blinded us all to that mischievous streak underneath. What fun we all had exploring and building forts at our grandparents house, spending weekends at the lake, and eating penny candy Uncle Ronald always bought for us at the lake store. I don’t think we realized, at the time, how good life was. Though there are tears of sadness in our loss, we rejoice knowing her family is reunited. What a beautiful homecoming it must have been!
Missy Knisely
January 12, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Thank you for welcoming Tony and I into your family! And thank you for always treating us like family! My thoughts and prayers are with the family as they learn to stay strong without you! I know you will always be looking over us! Forever missed never forgotten!!!
Danette Hillner
January 11, 2023
God Bless be w all of you at this time give u understanding comfort u w live n give u peace Amen Danette L Adams -Bourgea
Sam Kennedy
January 11, 2023
She was so kind to me growing up. My love and condolences to Uncle Stubby and the whole family. From me - copper-top
Destiny Rosales
January 11, 2023
I love you aunt Karen. Until we meet again, this isn’t a goodbye, I’ll see you again one day.❤
Jennifer Luke
January 11, 2023
Aunt Karen you will be so very missed.
Love you to the Moon and Back.
To Stubby and Dallas:
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. I love y'all.
Betty Bitner
January 11, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Hugs and Prayers for the family.
Danny and Terry Shaw
January 10, 2023
Sending love and prayers.
Danny & Terry Shaw
Tammie Gentry/Martin
January 10, 2023
Prayers for the Family
Dorcyle Hoff
January 10, 2023
Sending our deepest thoughts and prayers for all families...Karen fly high with the angels... love, clayton and Dorcyle Hoff
Donal and Tracy Ross
January 10, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Lewis
January 10, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lisa Smythe
January 10, 2023
I loved my sweet sister-in-law. She was a fierce protector of her family, and loved Stubby, Dallas and Moira so much. She loved all of us!! After my mom died, she and Kevin Rutledge dubbed me Queenie, and they told me I was now the matriarch of the family. I was always amazed at the help that she would offer to strangers. She cooked wonderful food without recipes which was always so mind boggling to me. I don't think I have ever made anything without a recipe...maybe scrambled eggs. She let us all know at the end that she would fight, but she was not afraid of death. She was secure in her faith and that she would be in heaven with Jesus after her life here on earth ended. When I talked to her when she was in the hospital, I told her I was so sorry she was in pain. She told me, It's ok, God's got me. Wow! She gave us comfort at time when she was in pain. What a witness to her faith. I will miss you dear sister!!
Anna Riggins
January 10, 2023
My prayers go out to the family. Karen was a loving soul she was an awesome mother and friend. May God comfort you all during this time of loss.
donna haile
January 9, 2023
Leslie, Dallas & all of Karen's family, Just want to say how much I loved my little neighbor & will miss her so as I know you all certainly will. My deepest sympathies to all of you as you grieve for this sweet, generous kindhearted girl. I know you've had many ups & downs as most families do, but you've always had love & that's the important thing. She was all about what she could fix for her Stubby's supper or put in his lunch pail. And Dallas, she was so proud of you & Little Moria. God bless all of you & please don't hesitate to call on me if I can help in any way. Love & prayers for all of you, Cookie
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