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Karen Kelly Simmons

1956 - 2019

Karen Kelly Simmons obituary, 1956-2019, Charleston, SC

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Parks Funeral Home - Summerville

130 W. 1st North St.

Summerville, South Carolina

Karen Simmons Obituary

Karen Kelly Simmons Summerville - Karen Kelly Simmons was born in Summerville on April 26, 1956 to the parents of Johnathan Lacy and Kathryn Kelly Simmons. She graduated from Summerville High School in 1974 and then furthered her education by obtaining a degree in Allied Health Science from the MUSC. Later in life she earned a BA in Business from Charleston Southern. All services will be at the graveside on Tuesday afternoon, September 24, 2019 at 2 o'clock in Summerville Cemetery. No reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Karen's name may be made to Dorchester Paws SPCA, 136 Four Paws Lane, Summerville, SC 29483, or Meals on Wheels, 111 Waring Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Karen had a passion for the Summerville Greenwave, Clemson Tigers and animals, especially her cats. Although she never had children of her own, she loved Hannah Simmons (niece) as she would a granddaughter and Max and Riley Simmons (nephews) as grandsons. She was trusting of most everyone and took joy in helping any person or animal in need. She was never shy and loved to be involved in activities as can be attested by her many friends. She will be dearly missed. Karen is survived by her brother Jonathan Michael Simmons (Lee) and much loved uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. www.parksfuneralhome.com Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2019.

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Lenora Cordray Austin

October 8, 2019

Karen will be sadly missed. She was a kind and lovely person.

Stanley Seigler

September 25, 2019

Heartfelt sympathy for family, especially the old Summerville ones I knew & recall at the moment ... who I believe are still w/ us; Romy Simmons & Kenneth Kelly from those days...

Mosetta Pringle (Ryan's Buffet)

September 24, 2019

Our Sincerest Thoughts and Prayers to Her Family. She always shined a Beautiful Light everywhere She went. Blessed to have shared time with Her even if it was for a Short time. May God Comfort Your Family.

Mosetta Pringle (Ryan's Buffet)

September 24, 2019

Our Sincerest Thoughts and Prayers to Her Family. She always shined a Beautiful Light everywhere She went. Blessed to have shared time with Her even if it was for a Short time. May God Comfort Your Family.

Mosetta Pringle (Ryan's Buffet)

September 24, 2019

Our Sincerest Thoughts and Prayers to Her Family. She always shined a Beautiful Light everywhere She went. Blessed to have shared time with Her even if it was for a Short time. May God Comfort Your Family.

Kay Howerton

September 24, 2019

Prayers for Karen and her family. What a tragic loss for everyone.

Vicki Davis

September 23, 2019

Heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.

Vicki Lee Davis

September 23, 2019

Although I didn't know Karen or her family, my heart breaks for her family and friends of her passing. She was a beautiful woman. May she rest in peace. Sending Hugs and Prayers to her family and friends. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you.

Jay Murphy

September 23, 2019

May you are in the loving arms of our Lord
Jesus. Taken from this life to soon.
Class of 74.

Belinda Love

September 23, 2019

Karen - R.I.P. The world has a big void where you were. I'll always remember you as the smiling, beautiful cheerleader. Class of 1974

September 23, 2019

I worked with Karen at Dr. Lafond's 30 years ago and kept in touch with her throughout the years. She was truly a wonderful and caring person.
kc

September 23, 2019

I will always remember Karen as a special friend
to "Mr. Al". Such a kind and lovely person!
Carolyn Miller

Larry Tucker

September 23, 2019

Rest In Peace My Dear Friend! Always remembered as The Prettiest Cheer Leader Ever! Class of 74

September 23, 2019

Rest In Peace My Dear Friend! Prettiest Cheerleader ever Class of 74!

September 21, 2019

From one animal person to another, you will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Summerville class of 77 and CSU (Baptist College) class of 82.

Our cats and dogs as well appreciate all you have done for them. (Animal Protection League of SC)

Steve & Pam Bustle - Columbia, SC

HOPE KAPETANAKOS

September 21, 2019

My heart is broken. Karen was loved so much and will be missed so much. May Her Memory Be Eternal.

Craig English

September 21, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss of Karen. We have been friends since we were very young. I actually still have a comb and hair brush Karen gave me for my 4th birthday. Karen was the sweetest person I have every known and will miss her. God Bless her Soul!

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