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Karen Gist Obituary

Karen Gist

Landrum - Ms. Karen Idella Gist entered into eternal rest on May 2, 2021, at

Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, South Carolina.

A native of Spartanburg County, she was the daughter of the late Johnny and Magdalene Lyles Gist.

Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: her son Karlos Gist, Sr. of Spartanburg, South Carolina; 2 sisters, Annie Gist (Edgar) Jones of Spartanburg, South Carolina; Shirley Walker of Spartanburg, South Carolina; one brother, Willie (Arlene) James of Spartanburg, South Carolina; 2 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Spartanburg Herald-Journal from May 5 to May 7, 2021.

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