BORN

1958

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Groover Funeral Home

1400 36th Ave East

Ellenton, Florida

Karen O'Halloran Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 26, 2016.

Karen O'Halloran, age 58 entered peacefully into rest on Friday, November 25, 2016 at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, FL. She is survived by her husband, Terrence; daughter, Stacia Arpke; son, Timothy Crawford; father, Howard Acord; sisters, Dianne Trull, Debbie Smelser, Cindy Cox and Missie Smith; four granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother; Phyllis Jane Acord; sister, Linda Catt and great niece, Nora Jo Medders. Karen was a precious soul who will be dearly missed. Celebration of her life will be on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Groover Funeral Home at 11am. Karen will be laid to rest at Mansion Memorial Park

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December 26, 2016

Terry & Family,
Just learned of your loss and want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
May God give you strength during this troubled time and bring you peace with the knowledge that Karen is in a better place.
With sincerest sympathy, Vicki Vega Skarulis

December 3, 2016

Irene Miller

Terry and family. We are indeed saddened to hear about your great loss! May you take comfort in the fact that we care and will pray for you. Al &Irene MILLER

December 3, 2016

cindy cox

You will always be in my heart, Karen I love you dearly

December 1, 2016

Brice Cox

My prayers to family and friends. God Bless.

December 1, 2016

Michael & Kay McKernan

Our deepest condolences to you. Your family will be in our prayers.

December 1, 2016

Shocked to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Colleen George

December 1, 2016

Rob Mallett

Terry
My sincere condolences from both nidia and i
Your partner
Rob mallett

December 1, 2016

Phill Baker

Terry and family, I was deeply saddened by the news of Karen's passing. Prayerfully you will find peace from our Lord in the days ahead and may you find comfort in your friends and family.

November 30, 2016

Michael O'Halloran

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November 30, 2016

Caleb & Jill Hochstetler

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

November 29, 2016

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family at this difficult time. Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and that he cares. 1 Peter 5:6,7.

November 29, 2016

Thomas R

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

November 29, 2016

Vicki Smith

I am so sorry for your loss. Karen was such a beautiful soul, I have some great memories of her. She was such a caring, loving person.She will be missed by so many.
RIP my dear friend.

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