Name: Visitation for Karen Allen
Start: 2016-04-18T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-04-18T22:00:00.000Z
Location: R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton

KAREN ALLEN

HAMPTON, Va. — Karen M. Kruse Allen, 57, passed away Thursday April 14, 2016. Born in Williamsport, PA, she has been a resident of Hampton since 1995, where she was a school teacher at Kraft Elementary School in Hampton. She was also an active and faithful member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

Karen is survived by her husband of 20 years, Donald J. Allen; daughters, Claire E. Allen and Rebecca G. Allen; and sisters, Kathryn Kruse of Medford, NJ and Kristin Kruse of Midlothian, VA.

The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 PM Monday at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in downtown Hampton. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Emmanuel Episcopal Church by Rev. Rhonda Wheeler.

The family wishes expressions of sympathy to take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd, Ste. A102, Newport News, VA 23606.

Arrangements are by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Ave. in Hampton.

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Published by The Lima News from Apr. 16 to Apr. 17, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Karen Allen

20 Entries

Tameir Albritten

August 8, 2017

She was my kindergarten teacher I think her for teaching me and she was always there for me and talked to me even when I was in fifth grade I love you Mrs.Allen

Kenneth Robbins

May 6, 2016

Don, Claire and Rebecca,
Renae and I wish to express our deepest regrets and empathy. Karen was more than a dear friend to Renae; she was an intimate and bossom friend, like unto a sister. I know that Renae will deeply miss her. I will miss and remember her joy, laughter and tenderness.
The loss that you and the girls have is beyond words. We embrace you with our prayers. It is our joy, knowledge and desire that we in Christ will be together again forever.

Renae Robbins

April 25, 2016

Karen was the sister I never had. We would spend special "girl time" together when she & Claire & Rebecca would meet me at Cracker Barrel for meals & fun during the summer & Christmas time. She was an anointed prayer partner & blessed me beyond measure. She loved the Lord, Don, Claire & Rebecca with all of her heart & was there with loving care for her sisters, Kathy & Kris, her friends & especially her students. We were born in the same year & were less than a month apart in age. I will miss our chats & her hearty laughter as well as well as her loving hugs. I texted her about Heaven before I knew she was about to leave us. Gary Wood (garywoodministries.org), died in a car wreck & went to Heaven (he's now back). A warm feeling drew him out of his body. He saw angels & Jesus & the Lamb's Book of Life. Gary's boyhood friend, who died earlier, took him on a tour of Heaven. Glory was everywhere!! Gary met up with his relatives. Later he was sent back to earth to tell his testimony to others.Karen loved this story as it gave her great peace. I know our Redeemer lives in our hearts,& Karen has met Him face to face!

Toni Whitaker

April 19, 2016

Don,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your girls are in my thoughts and prayers.

M.J.

April 19, 2016

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. We look to God's guidance and strength during these difficult times. He states in his Word at Psalms 29:11, "He will give strength to his people. He will bless his people with peace

Mei Stukes

April 18, 2016

For Karen Allen,
May you know how many lives you touch along the way in your short journey on this earth.

Tanya & Kayla Harmon

April 18, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. Mrs.Allen was a wonderful teacher to my daughter and many others. You will be greatly missed. Heaven has gained angel.

Tom Dagley

April 17, 2016

Your light and laughter will shine in heaven.

Louise Goode

April 17, 2016

To The Allen Family, So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Allen will be missed.

BRENDA CHESTER / Family

April 17, 2016

My prayers are with the family and you have my deepest sympathy God is with you.

Tara Abaya

April 17, 2016

She walked in faith but more importantly, let it be known through her words and by her actions. I loved reading the words in the obituary about how in her last days, she felt so blessed by the love she was receiving. I truly believe she felt God all around her because of the endless prayers she was receiving. And He was ready to receive her. We suffer a great loss and will miss her voice, her laugh and her smile. We will miss watching the perfect way she cared for and loved her students. And seeing her face light up when she talked about the accomplishments of her girls who she couldn't love ANY more than she did. Karen was a rock and now she will be able to look down on us all and protect us from above as the Angel she has been to us already. We love you Karen and miss you so much.

Your neighbors Brian, Michelle, Jessica, Adrienne and BJ Lemmert

April 17, 2016

Don, Claire and Becca, So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers!

Diane (Line) Koch

April 17, 2016

Much sympathy to the family. Karen and I were childhood buddies, living across the street from each other. We had great times growing up together through high school.

Becky and Kaylee Creech

April 16, 2016

So sorry for the loss to your family. We knew Mrs. Allen from Kraft. She was always had a smile on her face when I saw her and very friendly. Prayers to all. RIP Mrs. Allen

Veronica Jansen

April 16, 2016

Karen you were a great friend, co-worker, and my grandson's first teacher. Kraft school and playground will not be the same without your constant vigilance where our students are concerned-Only a reminder of your loving heart and caring nature for all the children. Your husband and girls will now have a guardian angel to watch over them! You will be missed so much by many!! Love you Karen! Veronica Jansen

Mei Stukes

April 16, 2016

Dear Donald, Claire & Rebecca,
We are truly sorry for your loss. Though there will never be a substitute for a Mother's love and a wife's devotion, may you find comfort in knowing that Karen loved her family and always hoped the best for you all. She was a ray of sunshine in even the dark times. We send our prayers to you and condolences to your extended family.
Love, The Stukes Family-
Mei, Bob, Ashleigh, Gabriella, James, Ethan

Jill Krutsch

April 16, 2016

Karen was a coworker at Continental Local Schools. We drove to school together, we laughed, cried and prayed together many times. She was a great friend! She was a caring teacher to so many students in Continental. I know many remember her laugh and great oral reading skills! She could tell a great story. She will be missed. Till we meet again, Sisters in Christ! Jill

Tommie Marshall

April 16, 2016

I will miss Karen .I enjoyed working with her for 3 years at Kraft. She was a wonderful teacher and friend. I will miss you

Elisa Sanchez

April 16, 2016

Karen you were such a trusted friend and I always loved our talks we shared. Our times together I will cherish for the rest of my life. You were my coworker, friend, daughter's teacher and now a life lesson of strength and grace that I will learn from. I love you dearly and miss you greatly. Until we meet again,
Sisters in Christ, Elisa

April 16, 2016

All my love and condolences. Karen was an amazing coworker and a sweet friend. She was always so thoughtful and offered prayerful support to any situation I ever shared with her. I am thankful I knew her and will miss her dearly. I pray for the family. My deepest sympathies are with you.
Kathy Gibbs (Kraft Family)

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