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Karen Bazemore Obituary

Karen Bazemore - TYBEE ISLAND - The family of Karen Ruth Krauss Bazemore, 55, wife of Dr. James Jim K. Bazemore, Jr., will receive friends from 4 to 6 Saturday at Gamble Funeral Service, with the funeral service to follow in the chapel, by The Reverend Patrick S. O'Brien. Interment will be private. Please share your thoughts about Karen and her life at www.gamblefuneralservice.com Savannah Morning News January 23, 2016

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Jan. 23, 2016.

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Susanne FraserDrew

January 17, 2024

The Fraser girls talk about growing up together and always being friends in adulthood. Missing you so very much your picture in the kitchen, so we see you every day Karen we love you with all of our hearts as though you are our sister. Janet, Joyce & Susie

April Hamilton

May 14, 2016

Dr. B,
You and your family are in my prayers. I am sorry for your loss. I knew Karen as a great mother and wife and she made her family her first!!

May 4, 2016

I'm still hurting as all of you are. I miss hearing you call my name. You were another sister. The baby of all. The best friend, the best Mom, the best wife, the best critter lover, the best dancer, the best party animal!
Love until I see you in heaven.
Susanne Fraser Drew, "Suzy"

Robert

February 24, 2016

Jim so sorry

Tami Hilton

February 5, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. No words can soothe the storm that you and your family are going through. May God walk with you and guide you daily.

January 30, 2016

I pray that your broken hearts will be comforted by the spirit of god's love. And know that Karen is with us forever.

Kelley Oetgen Jeffries

January 25, 2016

So very sorry to hear about the loss of Karen...such a caring Mom, supportive wife, and vibrant friend. I hope for calm winds during this sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Paige Saussy

January 24, 2016

Jim, my heart is broken. Hunter and I have been out of the country and the terrible news about karen was the first thing i saw when i turned my phone back on! We are so so sorry! I am so terribly sad for you and the children. I love her! Just saw her a couple of weeks ago at Whole Foods and we caught up with each other! Have you all in our prayers.
Paige

Anne Bennett

January 23, 2016

Dr. Bazemore & Family,

I hope the abundance of great memories you made will now comfort and sustain you. So sorry for your loss.

January 23, 2016

Jordan and family, so sorry for your loss, may God bless all of you. Our deepest sympathy. Haley, Ciara and Ms Murray

Danna

January 23, 2016

My deepest sympathy to your family. May the God who gives hope fill you with peace. Romans 15:13

John and Holley Kent

January 23, 2016

May God bless you during this time. We will be praying for your family.

Donna/George Keeran

January 23, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Margaret Barbee

January 23, 2016

Dear Jim and family you have my deepest sympathy . I was very fond of Karen. She was s vivacious person full of life. A very sweet person who is now with the Lord and her dad. I will pray for u all. Peaches

Cathryn Lynnette Strickland-Gordon

January 23, 2016

Dr.B,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, Mrs. Karen will be missed,I always loved seeing her around town! Our hearts are broken learning the news today.

Kay Pierce

January 23, 2016

Words cannot express the deepest sympathy I have for you, Jim, and your family in the loss of Karen, one of the most entertaining, thoughtful, beautiful and kind souls I ever met. May God keep you and your family close with protection and love during this sad time in your lives.

Julie Reese

January 23, 2016

Prayers sent to the Bazemore family! Karen was a breath of fresh air and always made me smile! Hold your fond memories of her close to your heart.

Bobby Foust

January 23, 2016

Dr. Bazemore we are so sorry to hear of this she was always a sweet and kind person our deepest sympathy thoughts and prayers. Bobby Britannia British Pub.

kathy sutlive

January 22, 2016

Hugs and prayers to her family and friends as she will be missed. I met Karen many times and my memory--A beautiful person so friendly, smiles and laughter. She did not make you feel a stranger. It is like from the moment you meet her you are long lost friends reconnecting with great conversation.

Shannon Davis

January 22, 2016

Dr. B
I'm so sorry for you and your family loss. My prayers Are with you all in this time of need.

Jolie Johnson

January 22, 2016

Jim, I am so sorry for you and your families loss. Karen will always be apart of my memories.

Jerry Youngblood

January 22, 2016

Jim, Praying for you and the children.
The Youngblood's. Jerry, Beth, Ryan and Cole.

Cindy Hopfer Carroll

January 22, 2016

Dear jimmy and family! I am so sorry to hear about your precious Karen! She loved you all so much! The last time I spoke with her she spoke of you and the kids! Ain't Ruth know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and love you so very much! The memories of our summers growing up are such a beautiful memories! I want you to all know that Uncle Ron was at the end of that light to wrap his beautiful Karen in his arms and he will take care of her now. We will love you all forever.

Crystal Miller

January 22, 2016

Dr. B.,

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely,
Crystal Miller

January 22, 2016

Dear Jim and family please know you have our deepest and sincere sympathy for your loss. Be assured our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time. Love The McIlraths

Geri Mahany Mallard

January 22, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about Karen. I watched her grow up with my children Ghia and Jay Mahany. It is sad to loose young people when you feel like the older people should go before! I know She is wrapped in God's arms.I pray that her children will Be able to find peace and happiness knowing this!

Russ, Sandy, Katie and Kyle Hopfer

January 22, 2016

Jimmy, Jordan, Jake, Blake and McKenna: We are so sorry for your loss. Karen was truly a sweet sole, her smile and laugh were infectious. Although it's been years since our last visit there we think of you often. We will treasure our memories. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please hug Aunt Ruth for us.

Melissa harvey

January 22, 2016

Dr. B and Family,
Please accept my sincerest and most heart-felt sympathy for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God provide comfort, peace, and His everlasting love.
Melissa Harvey

January 22, 2016

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you the strength to endure this most difficult time of your life please read Matt 5:28 and Act 24:15

Cathy Lamas

January 22, 2016

Jim, my heart goes out to you and your family. I pray that you hold tight to all the good times - may her memory be eternal. Karen will be greatly missed by all. Cathy Lamas

Lee & Krista Cummings

January 22, 2016

She was a shining star, and her memory will always be bright! Sending love to the Bazemore family...

Beth Heape

January 22, 2016

Dr.Bazemore and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your precious loss. May God comfort your family as only He can during this time. My prayers are with you.

Roxanne Dickinson

January 22, 2016

Dearest Bazemore Family,
All my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always keep wonderful, fond memories of Mrs. Bazemore from SPA and SVA. May God comfort you through this.
Roxanne Dickinson

Jay Hall

January 22, 2016

Dear Jim and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

Kelly Blackston-Cail

January 22, 2016

Thinking about you and your family Jim during this difficult time. May the Lord comfort each of you like only He can.

Rhoda Voth

January 22, 2016

May the Lord hold your family in the palm of his hand during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.

Gloria Davis

January 22, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss, I have very fond memories of Karen at SVA. Gloria Sheffield Davis

January 21, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family - with heartfelt sympathy - Anne, Eric, Will & Megan Gladden

Charles Ford

January 21, 2016

Jim, for you and the kids, I pray God will cover you with that peace that passth all understanding. And as you grieve together, soon you will also begin to celebrate Karen's life and how much she loved each of you. I love you Brother!
Charles Ford

Nancy Marshman

January 21, 2016

Dr B, My heart grieves for you and your family for this terrible loss. Be mindful of faith, let it strengthen you and family in the days to come. May GOD give you comfort and peace. You and family will be in our prayers.
Mike and Nancy Marshman

Noel Bretz

January 21, 2016

We are so very sorry for your loss... If we can do anything like walking the dogs let us know. We are are right next door. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kate Burns and Noel Bretz

Phillip McIlrath

January 21, 2016

Jim, there are no words to express your loss. We are praying for you in the days ahead that God will comfort your soul. Much love and prayers.
Phillip and Seeney McIlrath

Pete Chirico

January 21, 2016

I am so sorry Jim. My deepest sympathies to you and the kids.

Cathy Babe

January 21, 2016

Jim, Jordan, Jake, Blake, & Makenna we are so sorry for your loss. Karen was a wonderful wife,mother, sister,cousin, friend and all around good person. She loved her family very much and will truly be missed by us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.We love you all call if you need anything at all. Love Cathy, Tony, Derek &Jason Babe

Liz Wallace

January 21, 2016

Dr. B,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you all during this difficult time.

Kristin Boyette

January 21, 2016

Dr B so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family at this difficult time.

Sharon /Chris Godbee

January 21, 2016

So sorry to hear about Karen. She was full of love and will be missed. You'll are in my thoughts and prayers

Lee Morgan

January 21, 2016

Dearest Bazemore. Have prayed for your comfort several times already and will continue to do so during this difficult time. She was a lovely person inside and out and will always be remembered that way.

Todd Griffin

January 21, 2016

I can find no words of comfort, may the light shine thru this day of darkness, Praying and thinking of your family's loss

Jan Sylvester

January 21, 2016

Jimmy and family, It breaks my heart to hear about Karen. She was one of the sweetest and most upbeat human beings I ever knew. I have thought about you all many times over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and both your families. Jan Holland Cooney (as you knew me).

Donna Lombardo

January 21, 2016

Dr B,
My deepest sympathies, Karen will be missed dearly. My prayers are with you and your family.

Sherri Oliver

January 21, 2016

I am so sorry for loss. I will be praying for your family through this difficult time.

Caroline Durden

January 21, 2016

May the Lord wrap you in His arms throughout this most difficult time. Karen was so full of life! My prayers are with you all.

Shari Donaldson

January 21, 2016

Dr. B, I am so very sorry. Karen was so much fun and such a sweet person! She will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lynda Chang

January 21, 2016

Jordan I'm sorry for you lost. I pray that you find peace. Please know I'm here for all of you. Let me know if you need anything. I will miss your mom dearly.

Stephanie Franklin

January 21, 2016

Jim, Words cannot express my deepest sympathy. May the Lord hold you and your family through this difficult time.

Stephanie (Fulcher) Franklin

Sandra DeRouen

January 21, 2016

I am sorry for your families loss, my prayers are with you.

Robin Bassett Saucier

January 21, 2016

Jim, you and your children are in my prayers. I pray you can find some peace and comfort.

Clarissa McElveen

January 21, 2016

Prayers and Blessings, to all of you. I loved Karen's laugh!

Melissa Friday

January 21, 2016

I'm so very sorry for your families tragic loss. My family and I are praying for you all at this tender time.

Mallory Fields Poythress

January 21, 2016

Jordan, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad, siblings and your extended family during this time!

US Renal Care

January 21, 2016

To Dr. James Bazmore and family members- At such a difficult time as this it is very hard to express our heart felt sympathy for such a tragic loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you,and that we are here for any help we can offer.

Jo Ann Spofford

January 21, 2016

Jim, Carl and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. May God grant you peace and comfort in this time.
Carl and Jo Ann Spofford

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