In Remembrance Of

Karen Nelson

Karen Nelson, 65, of Braymer, MO formerly of Edgerton, MO and Orrick, MO passed away, Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

She was born on January 4, 1951 to Albert Lee and Virginia Dale (Wilborn) Huffman in Fayette, MO. Karen grew up in Kansas City, KS where she attended school.

Karen was married to Don Hale, they lived in Edgerton and had four children.  In 1989 she was united in marriage to Larry Nelson.  After their marriage they lived in Orrick, MO where they made their home.  Her husband, Larry, preceded her in death in 2012.  Karen later moved to Braymer.

Karen worked several places in the area, but especially enjoyed working with special needs patients.

She was preceded in death by her parents, infant son, Don Hayward Hale, infant grandson, Cory Vincent Morgan, brother, Gary Huffman, sister, Jodi Wells, and nieces, Teresa Anderson and Danna Land.

She is survived by her children,  Donald Hale, Shelly Morgan, and Shauna Hale; grandchildren, Vincent Morgan, Cody Morgan, Kelsie Miller, Daniel Hendicks, and Eric Morgan; step-children, Rex Nelson, Doug Nelson, Jason Nelson, Dana Wrisinger, and Dezara Nelson; several step-grandchildren; brothers, Dennis (Sue), Thomas (Linda), Johnny, James (Patrick), Bruce, Earl (Teresa), Garland (Michelle), and Marlin (Ruth) Huffman; sisters, Sharon Lee, Marsha (Danny) Hendricks; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Memorial Service:  2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower with visitation one hour prior to the service.

 

 

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  • Nancy Campbell

    I love you Aunt Karen and miss you already. And to all who loved her know that I share your grief in heart even I can’t be there physically to put her rest.

  • Linda and LeRoy Spiess

    So sorry for your loss what a pretty woman taken too soon, deepest sympathy to the family.

  • Donna Huffman

    Rest in Paradise cousin

  • Catherine (Cathy) Glick

    My sincere condolences to Donnie, Shelly,
    Shauna and your kids and to ALL the family for your loss and my precious friend Karen. Even though I cannot physically be there , my heart is grieving with you. I love you Karen and I miss you!!! You were taken too soon and I shall treasure my memories of you my beautiful and precious friend always. Dear Father in Heaven, I lift up in prayer for your comforting ways and peace to her family and to all those who loved her. R.I.P. Karen and we shall meet again in Heaven with Our Lord and Savior in Jesus Holy Almighty name, Amen!!! We shall all be together forever eternity, Glory to the Lord, Amen !!!
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  • Louise Love

    TO The Hale family:
    I am so sorry I couldn’t be there. I got sick. and I had a flat tire. I wish I could of went!
    But I am so sorry for your loss.
    I am sending my prayers to you all. Love you all

  • Dana campbell

    I wish i could be there for all the family.i will miss her so much

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