Her Obituatary which she wrote herself!
Karen Arlene Waters Close 2/5/1942 ~ 2/17/2011 If you are reading this it means I
have left this world to be with my sweetheart, my mother, sister and all the others I
love who have gone on before me. What a wonderful reunion this will be. I leave
behind my son, Steven Close, his son, Michael and his daughters, Sarah,
Alyssa (Jake) and great grandson Gavin; My daughters Gina Close and her friend
of many years Tina Austin; Julie (Ralph) Hays, her son, Anthony Gamble, her
daughters, Johannah Gamble and Breeannah Hays;
my daughter Sherilyn (Bill) Jones, her son William, her daughters, Amanda
and Megan. Brothers Albert (Trudy) Waters and Michael Snedden; and
family friend Lance Gamble. I have been so blessed to have my beautiful
family and so many dear friends. This life has been a heck of a ride. The joys
far out weigh the sorrows. No flowers, no tears. Please just do something nice
for someone. See you on the otherside. It's been real. I love you so much!
"...blackbird singing in the dead of night take these broken wings and learn to fly..."