Karen Joanne Bready

Karen Joanne Bready obituary, Columbus, OH

Karen Joanne Bready

Karen Bready Obituary

Visit the Families First Cremation & Funeral at Edwards - Columbus website to view the full obituary.

Karen Bready age 55, passed away on August 7th 2025 at kobacker House. Born in Columbus, Ohio, attended East high School. She enjoys spending time with her family and partner taking care of her pup and grandpup. Playing bingo and hanging out at the patio. She will be remembered for being a hard worker, a gentle and loving soul and someone who would always try to be there when you needed it. She is survived by her children. Shawna Eckelberry, Toni Eckelberry, Rocky Eckelberry, Hollie Eckelberry, Hallie Eckelberry. Grandchildren Brianna Harding, Delila Hankinson, Lucille Harding, Tanner Eckelberry, Cai Baggs, Elias Ward, Alannah Eckelberry. Sister's Pat VanCleaf, Patty(Greg) Jones and Christina Payne. Uncle David Thivener. Also survived by several nieces and nephews, a special aunt, Ethel Mooney. Her boyfriend, Jammie Romine. Karen is reunited in memory with her parents Father Charles Bready mother Janet Bready, her daughter Jamie Bready son Austin Eckelberry, her grandparents Lorain and Evalee Thivener, brother Robert Bready sister Susan McNamer, aunts Joyce Thivener and Robin Weiler her nephew Taz Hook. A small service will be held at family's first cremation and funeral at Edwards at 3:00 p.m. p.m. on August 19th, 2025 later details to come about a grave side service.

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Families First Cremation & Funeral at Edwards - Columbus

1166 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206

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