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Karen Koon Obituary

KOON, Karen S. 52, entered into rest Jan. 31, 2011. Karen was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Stephens. She is survived by her sons, Kevin Bannon and Ryan Bannon; daughter, Meagen Bannon; father, David Stephens (Barbara) and an extended loving family and friends. Karen was very much loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A memorial service will be held 2 pm with a memorial visitation one hour prior Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Moffitt Cancer Center.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Feb. 3, 2011.

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Brian

January 31, 2025

From the Bannon archives; Altman Street, circa 1984.

Brian

January 31, 2025

Karen & neonate Meagen, December 1982.

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January 31, 2025

The expectant Karen, Tampa, FL 1982.

Brian

January 30, 2025

The women of the 30-year Egress Reunion. L>R Karen, Harriett, Nancy, & Bren.

Brian Bannon

January 28, 2024

Karen S. Koon
December 17, 1958 - January 31, 2011

Meagen

February 1, 2023

Love & miss you mom

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January 28, 2022

Always in our hearts

Brian Bannon

August 27, 2021

The world is not quite right without you.

Miss you K-

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