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Karen Nipper Obituary
BENTON, LA - Memorial services for Karen Rochelle Nipper will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City, LA with Rev. Tommy Patton officiating. Karen, 69, of Benton, LA, died January 20, 2013 at her home after a lengthy battle with heart and kidney disease. Karen was born August 10, 1943 in Buckner, AR. She was a member of Cypress Baptist Church, Benton, LA. Because of her family's love of baseball, she was instrumental in helping numerous young men obtain baseball scholarships.
Karen loved her daddy and was definitely a Daddy's girl. She was preceded in death by her father, Byron L. Lindsey.
Karen is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, David Lynn Nipper; sons, Jarrod Nipper and wife Lacy, Zane Nipper and fiancee' Rachael all of the Shreveport-Bossier area; mother, Esther Lindsey, 92, of Stamps, AR; brother, Kent Lindsey and wife Lise' and niece, Karah, all of Atlanta, GA; grandson, Skylar; granddaughters Kennedy, McKenzie and Teddy and nieces, Geri Lynn Hardy and Kim Jones.
A second memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Stamps, AR. Officiating will be Rev. Charles Walthall and Rev. Mark Rivers.
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Memories and Condolences
for Karen Nipper
January 26, 2013
David & family: I was shocked & saddened to learn of Karen's death. She & I had many long telephone conversations over the past few years. She was a beautiful person that I was blessed to have as a classmate, co-captain in basketball, & friend. Sorry I wasn't able to attend the memorial service. May God continue to bless you all. Gloria Bagley
Carolyn Simmons
January 23, 2013
So sorry to learn of Karen's death. I always thought the name Karen was so pretty I named my daughter Karen.May God help each one of you get through this time of sorrow.
Carolyn simmons
January 23, 2013
So sorry to hear of Karen's death. I always thought the name Karen was so pretty, I named my daughter Karen. bless her family now.
Margie Bamburg
January 22, 2013
Zane, I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve. May God comfort you and give you a peace that only he can give.
Love,
Margie Bamburg & family
Jenny Hackman
January 22, 2013
David, I am sorry to hear about the loss of Ms Karen. I had many enjoyable visits with her over the last few years. I will keep you and your family in my prayer.
January 22, 2013
Zane and the Nipper family, I am so saddened to hear about the loss do your mother. May God wrap your family with peace and comfort during this time of great loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers unendingly. With much love, Carolyn Parker Crafts-Bernard (Cary's Mom)
Shannon Pilkinton
January 22, 2013
I will miss this lovely lady dearly!
January 22, 2013
Zane, I am sorry to hear about your mother. I will keep you and your family in my prayers!
Heather Elliott Walton
Doye Sepulvado
January 22, 2013
Zane,
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. You, Rachael and the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Baker
January 21, 2013
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Wife and Mother. I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
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