Karen Christine Nicholson

Karen Christine Nicholson, 70, of Seminole, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 17 at her home.

Karen was born on February 2, 1954 to John and Ila Lee Hodge at the original Providence Hospital in the Southeast quadrant of Washington, DC and remained in the district for most of her childhood. Ever since she was a child, Karen enjoyed visiting the Jefferson Memorial and found peace strolling around the tidal basin.

She married her spouse, Bernie Nicholson in Vienna, Virginia in 1971 and remained married for 52 years until her passing. Karen and Bernie went on to have two children, Bruce (Marina) and Jeff Nicholson.

Karen and Bernie moved to Florida in 2011 to spend time with family and enjoyed the Florida sunshine every day. Karen enjoyed researching her ancestry and Bernie's and she tirelessly reviewed court records and other documents that were dated back hundreds of years, some within the United States and from other countries.

Karen is survived by her husband and children and her sister, Janet Bonsall. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Andrew, Victoria, Jeffrey, Marco and Mario.

Karen will be brought home to Washington, DC at a later date for a private family service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Trust for the National Mall.