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1954
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2023
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Karen Otey Obituary
Karen was retired from West Virginia Rehabilitation services after 38 years of service. Karen read her Bible every night before bed. Karen was a strong believer in the word of God. She was an avid sports watcher. Karen loved her favorite baseball team The Cincinnati Reds even when they lost, she never waver from being one of their biggest fans. She loved to travel the great State of West Virginia, one of her favorite places was going to the Greenbrier County and spending time at Paradise Campground and she also had a love for flowers and animals of the forest.
Surviving include her loving husband George Otey; sister, Luann Phillips, (Mike) of St. Albans; step-daughter, Jennifer Pickens; step-son, John Otey; nephews, Shawn Rose and Britt Rose; longtime friends Dortia Fulker and Barbara Smith.
Per Karen's request, she wanted to be cremated and her ashes spread at her favorite places. A memorial service will be held at a later time.
The family wishes to express their appreciation for the nursing staff at CAMC MICU Unit and also to Chad Smarr for helping the family in their time of need.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Kanawha County Animal Shelter in her name to help those that cannot help themselves.
You may visit Karen's tribute page at BartlettNicholsFuneralHome.com to share memories or condolences with the family.
Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home, family owned and located at 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans is honored to serve the Otey family.
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Ann Kautz
April 22, 2023
George, I am so sad to hear about Karen. I enjoyed knowing and working with you both very much. You are in my prayers. I am so thankful that she knows our Savior face to face now. We will all see each other in Heaven one day and what a great day of rejoicing that will be.
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