Karen Jean Reed's Obituary
Karen Jean Reed, age 52, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014. Karen was born on May 10, 1962 to John and Betty Hulka. In 1981 she married David Reed and together they were blessed with 3 children. She worked as an RN for Mercy Health Partners. Karen enjoyed camping, kayaking and traveling; however, Karen’s first priority was always her family. She was an outgoing, compassionate, driven, strong, kind-hearted, well respected, generous, encouraging woman. She will be deeply missed. She leaves behind her husband, David; children, Chad (Danielle), Julie, and Sarah Reed; 2 grandchildren, Mollie and Tanner; mother, Elizabeth; brothers, Ken (Cindy), Greg (Lisa), and Richard (Alicia) Hulka; sisters, Joan (Jim) Hendricks, Debbie (Scott) Harris and Jan (Larry) Hulka. She was preceded in death by her father, John and sister, Rose. A FUNERAL MASS will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 11AM at St. Thomas the Apostle 3252 Apple Ave. VISITATION will be held from 5-8 on Friday at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St. and 1 hour prior to the start of the service. A time for guests to publicly share a memory will take place during visitation at the funeral home at 6:30PM. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS can be made to the Mollie and Tanner College Fund at any PNC bank.
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