J. Karen Smith |
| Posted 2024-03-27 by mhenderson |
| Published by Today's News Herald on Mar. 27, 2024 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - J. Karen started singing with the Lord's choir Monday March 18, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband J, 37 years; sons Steve {Peggy}, Damon {Sylvia}, stepson Matthew {Christina}, and stepdaughter Courtney. At the time of her death, she had 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. J. Karen retired from Caterpillar in Peoria, Illinois after 25 years and moved to Lake Havasu City Arizona in September 2000. J. Karen was well known for her exceptional singing voice, having participated with the Peoria Area Civic Chorale in Illinois for 20 years and the Havasu Community Choir, church choir, and a gospel ministry. She was also active in several Christ centered movements in Illinois, Arizona, and Las Vegas. We will miss her beautiful voice and loving spirit but can rejoice knowing she is now singing in GOD's choir. Her celebration of life will be held at the St. Michaels United Methodist Church in Lake Havasu City on April 20 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate in her name to the church, Hospice of Havasu or your favorite charity. |
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