Karen D. Gray, 63, of Coloma, Wisconsin passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at the Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin.
She was born September 11, 1948 in Whitehall, Wisconsin Chris and Shirley (Heath) Nelson-Patterson. She married
Kenneth W. Gray on June 5, 1981 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. She was a Lab Tech in Hartland until they moved to the northwoods of Coloma, WI in 2001.
Then she worked at Ho-Chuck Casino in Wisconsin Dells until her retirement.
Karen enjoyed her flowers, playing bingo and hanging out with her friends and family.
Memorials may be directed to the Family of Karen Gray.
Karen was preceded in death by her father, Chris Nelson.
Survivors:
Husband: Kenneth Gray of Coloma, Wisconsin
Daughter: Andrea (Dan) Howell of Aniwa, Wisconsin
Sister: Faye (Significant other, HJ) Gandy of Lake Charles, LA
Mother: Shirley (Lowell) Patterson of Whitehall, Wisconsin
Step-Daughter: Julie (Alan) Dorrler of Hartland, Wisconsin
Step-son: Jeff (Significant other, Jean) Gray of Neosho, Wisconsin
Eight Grandchildren & Four Great-Grandchildren
We would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful Staff at Moundview Hospital for taking care of of us all during this difficult time.
Private family services are planned for a later date at Highland Cemetery, New Berlin, WI.
Karen was a dear friend, we worked together at the Hartland Clinic and had many fun times away from work too. She was a sweet and caring person. I will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time.
I am sad to have learned of her passing and surprised as well. God will take care of her now.
With sincere sympathy
My thoughts and prayers are with Karen’s family. Karen was a dear friend to myself and all who worked with her at the Hartland Clinic. We shared so many wonderful times filled with her beautiful smile and laughter.
It was my honor to be able to provide care for this wonderful lady and her family while they were at the hospital. My heart and prayers go out to all of you.
I can’t believe that my sweet cousin is gone. I have so many fond memories of playing together as children, and I’m so thankful that we remained not only cousins but also friends through the years. May God comfort everyone who knew and loved Karen. “He shall cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust.” Psalm 91:4
Karen was a wonderful lady I worked with her at Ho Chunk. She will Be very Missed, Sorry for your lose.
Karen was a very sweet and thoughtful coworker. May God be with you.
Karen was a supper nice lady loved working with her at Ho chunk casino she will be sadly missed by us all.
What a wounderful family You ALL are. Thank you for allowing me to be with my friend.
You can shed tears because she is gone, or you can smile because she lived.
You can close your eyes and pray she comes back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left.
Your heart can be empty because you cannot see her,
Or it can be filled with the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live in yesterday,
Or you can rejoice and be happy for tomorrow because of the yesterdays.
You can dwell on the thought that she is gone,
Or you can Open your eyes,remember. smile, love and go On.
Karen was a beautiful, sincere, kind, and loving lady. She was a Great friend to me And I will miss her. But my heart is not burdened because I know she has gone on Golden wings to be with Our Lord
Karen my dear friend, RIP beautiful Lady, I will see you again,