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October 22, 2020
Karen was such a loving, caring person, we lost her way too soon. Think of her often, so many fun memories.
Feel so sad for all her brothers & sisters. Love, Aunt Midge
Lamar Buckelew
November 16, 2012
I heard of Karen's passing today and I am truly saddened by the news. I met Karen when I was at Auburn University. She was a true good person with the ability to make you laugh and to let you know that she really cared about you as a person. I can only say that the world is a sadder place without her.
Rick Grundhoefer
November 12, 2012
Although I did not know Karen's family I would like to send my deepest sympathies to you all. As you all surely know Karen was a wonderful person and always made you feel better about yourself whenever she was near. Her joy of life was contagious. I knew Karen at Auburn University and in Atlanta and am proud to have known her. My thoughts and prayers to all those who loved her (I know there were many). God's love be with you all as she will be missed.
Leon
November 10, 2012
What joy and energy Karen brought to those who met her, I have many memories, most of all that great laugh and smile I will not forget, my heart goes out to her family and friends, I pray for her peace, I am lucky to have met her, I am sad.
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Jim Hughes
November 8, 2012
Karen was a Great person, my deepest sympathies and prayers for your family
Matt Sweeney
November 8, 2012
To all of Karen's friends and family: I wish to express my deepest sympathy as well as my gratitude for having known such a positive and caring young woman. Her energy was contagious and influenced me in many positive ways. God Bless.
November 8, 2012
A kind, uplifting individual during her days at Vincennes Lincoln High School. Her smile, I can remember, to this day, some 30 years later. Many days in the classroom with her. Prayers to the family.
Aaron Bauer, Vincennes, Indiana
Class of 1982.
Angela Lucas
November 8, 2012
Deepest sympathy to your family.
Julie Lankford-Reynolds
November 8, 2012
My deepest sympathy to her family and friends. I went to high school with her and remember her with fondness and remembering her smile.
Teresa and John Hufnagel
November 7, 2012
So sorry to hear about Karen's passing. She was a classmate of ours in high school. I will always remember her with that big beautiful smile of hers. She was truly beautiful.
Angie Blagrave Pate
November 7, 2012
I am so sad to hear this news of Karen's passing. I am in prayer for all who love Karen. We had a ball together in Nursing School at Vincennes University. She will be missed.
Stacy Blue
November 7, 2012
My deepest sympathy to your family. Karen was a good friend of mine in high school. She was very kind, was always quick to laugh and very witty and smart. Her smile was contagious. She made all around her happier just by her sparkle in her eyes and big smile. Of course her accent made get even more special. Prayers for all.
Janet Widener-Hughes
October 30, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of Karen's death! And very sorry that we weren't able to make it home for the funeral. She was always so loving, caring and kind! She will always have a special place in my heart because she was my grandmother's nurse when we had to travel to Emory Univ. in Georgia, for her open heart surgery. She was so caring, kind and wonderful to my entire family, while we were there, but she was always like that. Jimmy was a very close friend to all the Leppert's growing up and is so sad to have lost another friend! Karen was truly beautiful inside and out and had a heart of gold! She will be missed by many! Jimmy and I are sending our love to you all and are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love to you all,
Jimmy and Janet Hughes
Michael Baldwin
October 30, 2012
My thoughts, sympanthies, and prayers go out to the family and friends of Karen
Shari Grubb
October 29, 2012
It breaks my heart to hear of your loss. Karen was very special to me. My thoughts and prayers go to each of you.
Pam Grant
October 29, 2012
My condolences to Karen's family. She will be truly missed, and I know everyone who remembers her from school can remember what a wonderful person she was, and her bright smile.
Saundra Farmer
October 29, 2012
I put a message on here about the Westwood gang, but my name did not appear. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Clyde Landreth
October 29, 2012
I will always have fond memories of Karen. My deepest sympathies to all her family.
Angela Donaldson
October 29, 2012
I have so many memories of Karen, entwined with both of our families through the years. My heart aches and I'm so sorry I cannot be there to say a final farewell. Please know my heart is with you all.
Aunt Midge Cleary
October 28, 2012
I am so deeply shocked & saddened to hear about Karen I have no words. There are so many happy memories & She will live forever in our hearts! You will all be in my prayers
Mark Hannah
October 28, 2012
I will always cherish memories of Karen's beautiful smile and sparkling eyes....she was truly a lovely soul. My deepest sympathies to all the family for your loss,
Kim Pigman Osborne
October 28, 2012
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. When I think of Karen I think of the sweet smile she always had on her face as a young girl. Although I have not seen her since high school, I'm sure she still had that beautiful smile and soul. I will be praying for your family.
Mary Pat (Cleary) Ricke
October 28, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. She was always so full of life and energy. Although we haven't been together for many years, I will always remember the good times when the Leppert's and Cleary's got together. My deepest sympathies to you all
Janice Showalter Medeiros
October 28, 2012
I have such fond memories of our childhood friendship. My prayers are with you all.
George Gregory
October 28, 2012
My heart breaks for you all. God Bless. Embrace sweet memories of Karen.
Tony Easterly
October 28, 2012
My thoughts and prayers for all of you. I am very sorry to hear about Karen. May God bless and keep you all in this time.
October 28, 2012
I am so saddened to hear about Karen's passing. I can remember hanging out with the "Westwood Gang", playing football in their back yard, doing all our shenanigans. I haven't seen her since the 1980s, but will always remember her beautiful smile and laughter. My deepest sympathy to each of the family.
Rick Dohman
October 28, 2012
Karen was a great friend in High School. She always had a smile on her face.I enjoyed every minute that I was around her. You will be missed.
Annette Woodward Lloyd
October 28, 2012
To one of the best friends I've ever had, you will be missed. I know you will be in heaven waiting to welcome me.
Barbara Leppert
October 28, 2012
My memories of Karen include laughter. She had a great spirit and will be missed by all. Deepest sympathies to all the Lepperts.
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