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Karen Sue Crabtree

1956 - 2023

Karen Sue Crabtree obituary, 1956-2023, Roodhouse, IL

BORN

1956

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Airsman-Hires Funeral Home - White Hall

234 N. Main St.

White Hall, Illinois

Karen Crabtree Obituary

Karen Sue Crabtree
Roodhouse - Karen Sue Crabtree, 66, of Roodhouse passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023. She was born April 17,1956 in White Hall the daughter of Kenny and Mary Lea Crossman Crabtree.
She is survived by her children, Kylie Crabtree (fiance', Joe Surratt) and Ryan (Kendra) Crabtree both of White Hall, Morgan Moffitt (Garrett Rogers) of Roodhouse and Trista Crabtree of Jacksonville; 8 grandchildren, Jaden, Levi, Leyton, Adam, Kendan, Luke, Kendal, and Nolan and her brother, Roger (Rose) Crabtree of Oxford, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Karen was currently working as a Medical Assistant at Springfield Clinic where she had been for many years. She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in White Hall where she had served on the Pastoral Council. With her faith being very important to her, she had participated in Quincy Cursillo, Residents Encounter Christ Prison Ministry, Teens Encounter Christ, FROG Teen Retreat and Koinonia. She was an avid gardener and was a member of the White Hall Garden Club. Karen loved butterflies and was proud to have had her yard designated as a Monarch Waystation and shared that love with her family and friends. She collected green depression era glass, unique vases and White Hall Pottery. She enjoyed photography and would often send pictures that would appear on the back page of the Jacksonville Journal Courier. She enjoyed spending time with family and traveling with friends. Karen was so proud to be called Gramma K by not only her grandkids but by so many that knew and loved her.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 28,2023 at All Saints Catholic Church in White Hall with burial at Fernwood Cemetery in Roodhouse. The family will meet friends from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Saturday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the White Hall Garden Club. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.

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Published by Jacksonville Journal-Courier on Jan. 25, 2023.

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Barbara Shannon

January 29, 2023

I was lucky enough to meet Karen through my cousin, Suzie Frioli. We had a few fun travels together and I cannot imagine how much this lovely, beautiful, kind, joyful person will be missed by family and friends. I am so very saddened.

William Candlish Atteberry Sr.

January 27, 2023

May the Lord bless Karen and receive her into his house.

Leon, Susie, Chris and Becky Bettis Gann

January 26, 2023

Many thoughts and prayers for our extended family during this time. Leon & Susie Bettis, Chris and Becky Bettis and family.

Nancy Brown

January 26, 2023

Trista, thoughts and prayers are with you!

Jan Worrell

January 26, 2023

I loved the smile and happy cheer she gave to all. I am so sorry for your loss.

Kathy Barrow

January 26, 2023

I´m so very sorry for your loss. I´ve known your mom for many years and she always had the same beautiful smile on her face. She was a wonderful person. Please know your family is in my heart and prayers. May God give you peace and bring forth your fondest memories in the days and weeks and months ahead.

Marilyn O´Brien

January 26, 2023

Karen was one of the sweetest people ever. We met at the Auburn Clinic. You have my deepest sympathy.

Susan Spalding

January 25, 2023

I worked w Karen~there was no kinder person on this planet.
I´m blessed to have known such a great and Godly woman

Joe and Gloria Lawson

January 25, 2023

So sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with her Family and Friends.

Marcelle Masters

January 25, 2023

Karen will be missed by all. Her family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherrie krueger

January 25, 2023

So so sorry to hear this she was such a sweet person you all are in my thoughts and prayers

Liz Killion

January 25, 2023

Karen will be missed by all of us here at KCC on many levels, but mostly by her family and friends who she loved and who loved her back. She was fun and funny, compassionate, and just a kind person who shared her 'niceness' with all of us. We will miss you Karen....God Bless you!

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White Hall, IL

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