KAREN E. BINNS

KAREN BINNS Obituary

KAREN E. BINNS
Karen Elsbury Binns, of Vienna Virginia. Mother, Wife, Contract Analyst at CACI and gentle soul, was born in Cameron, MO May 13, 1959 the daughter of Sterling and Mary Elsbury, and passed away peacefully in her home on May 11, 2012 surrounded by her family. Karen was a contract analyst for over 30 years with CACI, formerly AMS, where she formed strong bonds of friendship. Karen was first married in 1984, to Walter Pope Binns who succumbed to cancer in 2004 leaving her with two sons. She again found love, and finally married Patrick Leary Craig in 2011 who had daughters. Karen's ability to instill peace, patience and kindness into every aspect of life was the foundation of their marriage and for melding together a loving family filled with togetherness and compassion for each other. Her spirit lives on in her family, and her close friends. She is survived by a loving husband Patrick L Craig, two sons Mason Binns, and Joseph Binns, two daughters Emily Craig and Alice Craig, brother David Elsbury and his wife Brenda. Also survived by her parents Sterling and Mary of Belton, MO, her mothers and father in law Sheila and Michael Craig of Annandale, VA, and Ercell Binns of Fairfax VA. Karen has 22 brothers and sisters in law spanning the Craig and Binns families, and many nieces and nephews, cousins and extended family that all loved her dearly, and will miss her gentle presence. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation in Karen's memory to the Ravensworth Baptist Church, attn: Hope Chest. A simple memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15 at the Ravensworth Baptist Church in Annandale, Virginia.Ravensworth Baptist Church5100 Ravensworth RoadAnnandale, VA 22003(703) 941-4113

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Published by The Washington Post on May 13, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for KAREN BINNS

9 Entries

Pam Loftus

May 28, 2012

My heart is heavy with sadness at the loss of Karen, a beautiful woman. My condolences to pat and the kids. Love you all. Pam Loftus, Clayton,Ca.

Polly Shannon

May 19, 2012

Our hearts go out to Mason and Joseph and all of Karen's family. We didn't know each other well, but we'd cross paths on our walks through the neighborhood and at various school functions. She was indeed a lovely and gentle person.

Carmie Rogers

May 17, 2012

I worked with Karen for many, many years at AMS. We were lunch buddies (with several other women) and saw each other every single day during those years. We laughed at Walter's shenanigans, were in awe as Karen had Mason and Joseph (Tyler, as we called him then), and loved her dearly. I am so sorry we did not know she was sick and that she has left us. Even without her, I hope our hearts can soon be peaceful and that her family knows we are so very grateful that Karen was in our lives at all. She is one of the finest, kindest, most authentic people I have ever had the privilege to have known in my life. I know she loved the boys without limit and I hope they carry Karen's love and caring with them as they continue to grow up. They could not have had a better teacher than their mother. She was a gift to us all and while my heart is empty today upon hearing this news, I know that memories of her will soon fill that gap. We called her "KBINNS", laughed when she blushed over the tiniest off-color nuances, and listened as she talked about so being proud as an adult to have been a "PK" (Preacher's Kid). She told stories about her Mom and Dad yanking her and her brother out of bed and being carried in the dark to the storm shelters when a tornado was coming. We met Mrs. Elsbury when she came to visit AMS once. We gave Karen so much grief about liking liverwurst. All of those happy lunch hour memories and workdays with Karen are sweet memories of a good person and a great time in all our lives. Please know that she was loved and respected even if we were not in touch. My prayers to her blended families from those of us who could only hope to be as good and kind as Karen was.

Fount and Wanda Foushee

May 16, 2012

Although we've never met, your family has been in our prayers throughout Karen's long struggle. Mary and Sterling are our wonderful friends at South Haven Baptist Church. There just aren't words we can offer other than to express our sorrow, and to coninue to pray that you will find peace and comfort in God's precious promise of life everlasting.

May 15, 2012

I was so sorry to read about your wife mother and daughter in the newspaper. I spent many hours in the waiting room because my husband David had a bipass and was in the same unit. Please give my sympathy to Sterling and Mary. May God bless you all. Carolyn and David Langley

Kelli Scarrow

May 14, 2012

Sending my love and prayers to all of Karen's many family members and friends. I know that her gentle heart and kind spirit will live on in each of you always.

Peace & Love.

"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."

Karen Hines

May 14, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May Peace be with you.

A. T.

May 13, 2012

I wish to express my condolences to the family of Karen E. Binns. I know that your loss is great. May you find comfort from the God of all comfort who helps us to cope with our grief. It can be so hard to face each day without your loved one, but the support and encouragement of family and friends can help you to cope with your loss.

Ruth Thorpe

May 13, 2012

My heart goes out to all of Karen's family. May you all find peace and think of the many happy memories you shared.God be with you.
Ruth Thorpe

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