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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Karen McClung, 72 years old, born on August 29, 1942, and passed away on June 23, 2015. We will remember her forever.
June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016
Think of you often, Karen. We had such fun times. Your light shines on!
June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016
A year later and I still miss my friend. I can not bring myself to erase her from my email/phone contact. I will always remember her kind spirit.
August 29, 2015
August 29, 2015
I have a calendar in my home office, and Karen's Birthday reminder is right there in front of me. I keep thinking I will forget to get a card off to her. Instead I am here remembering what a wonderful and dear friend she was to me. Bruce, Robyn, and Rebecca I know this is a hard day for you. Just know that you are in my thoughts today - -
August 13, 2015
August 13, 2015
A beautiful memorial to a beautiful friend.  I have known Karen since the 70s and have never lost touch.  As others have said she was always positive in life. Even when I talked to her 6 days before she passed. There will always be a spot in my heart for the great memories we made together.  My sympathy goes to Robyn ,Rebecca and Bruce whom she always talked about and loved dearly...
July 17, 2015
July 17, 2015
Over the past 8 years, our paths crossed at work regularly and I always came away with her kind words and a wonderful smile. She was so full of goodness. What a beautiful and uplifting soul. I consider it a privilege to have known her . Many condolences to her family and close friends.
July 10, 2015
July 10, 2015
As soon I saw the name, although it's been over a decade since I saw Karen at my last employment, CLI, her smile and kind spirit immediately came to mind! Beautiful inside and out, and gone too soon. My thought and prayers with her family at this most difficult time.
July 7, 2015
July 7, 2015
I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know Karen. I met her through work - she was doing some training - from there we became friends. Always a positive attitude. Always asking about my family no matter what she was going through. Karen was definitely a special person.
June 28, 2015
June 28, 2015
I had the privilege of working with Karen and being her friend. I enjoyed her optimism, her laughter, and her friendship. She spoke often of her love for her children, sister, husband, mother, and her many friends. 

We retired on the same day in January 2015 and both of us had the same hope for a long time to enjoy our dreams. I'm comforted Karen was able to travel, volunteer, hike, read, and reconnect with old friends in the past five months . I miss her and promise to enjoy all the extra days that are given to me. Blessings on her family and many friends.
June 27, 2015
June 27, 2015
Karen had a tremendous gift for connecting with everyone. I remember first meeting Karen at our big annual employee meeting. I was a part of the team in charge of it, and I was completely overwhelmed because it was my first time. Karen was one of the dedicated volunteers who helped make the event such a success. When Karen saw my look of utter distress, she put me at ease right away with her smile and kind words. She told me to have a seat and get some breakfast. I was much calmer, and the show was fantastic! Thank you, Karen.
June 26, 2015
June 26, 2015
I met Karen in 1985 and she soon became a dear friend. Although I didn't get to see her often after she moved back to California, whenever I did, we instantly reconnected. She was without doubt one of the kindest and most considerate people I have ever known and friends I introduced her to were immediately drawn to her. I'll really treasure the memory of her recent visit to Atlanta.
June 26, 2015
June 26, 2015
I knew Karen through work. She was such a beautiful soul on this earth. I remember when my husband was going through some serious health issues, how genuinely caring and interested she was. She was so supportive that everything would turn out o.k. and never failed to ask me how I was doing. Rarely did she show what pain she might have been enduring in her life. I will forever remember her smile when we ran into each other in the cafe, and her kind, thoughtful heart. Karen, you are missed.
June 26, 2015
June 26, 2015
What a marvelous find on the Atlanta tennis courts decades ago...and what a wonderful friendship to treasure. Such joy and kindness - taken far too soon. August 29th will always be her day on my calendar.
June 26, 2015
June 26, 2015
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
love leaves a memory no one can steal."

--From a headstone in Ireland
June 26, 2015
June 26, 2015
Karen was a class act through and though. She had a warm smile and an listening ear for everyone who was lucky enough to encounter her.  Bless are those who could call her family and a friend. She was simply amazing and not enough good things can be said because she lived such a quality life!  It's easy to fall in love with her energy and her spirit and she will be missed terribly.  My deepest condolences go out to all her family and friends.  Hearts are breaking everywhere. :-(  Please continue to smile down on us Karen. That was the gift you gave everyone every day!
June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015
I didn't know Karen before she came to work for Synopsys but from the very beginning you knew she was special. I am thankful I got to know her better and that she called me her friend.
June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015
I will always remember Karen as a delightful, sweet and loving lady. When she lived in Newnan and worked at my family's store, we always had so much fun. We also had fun outside of work. She was the best hostess, always welcoming everyone to her home. I feel so blessed that I had the opportunity to have dinner with her recently while she was visiting in Newnan. It was like we had never been apart. She will be terribly missed but remembered with such fondness. Rest in peace my dear friend.
June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015
When I am dead
Cry for me a little
Think of me sometimes
But not too much.
Think of me now and again
As I was in life
At some moments it's pleasant to recall
But not for long.
Leave me in peace
And I shall leave you in peace
And while you live
Let your thoughts be with the living.

...Traditional Indian Prayer...
June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015
A dear friend for nearly 70 years. I will miss her. She was always upbeat, able to see the silver lining. I will miss her.
June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015
It has been years since I have seen Karen. She will be missed, she was such a shining light to all who met and knew her. I will forever see her smiling and laughing.
June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015
It has been years since I have seen Karen. She will be missed, she was such a shining light to all who met and knew her. I will forever see her smiling and laughing.
June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015
Over the past 4 years, I had the honor of being a guest at Karen's twice a year. She was always positive, calm, inspiring and so very loving. I will always be grateful for the kindness and caring she showed me and my family. Who would have known years after being her "Newnan family" would she become our "Santa Clara" family. Your absence is already so deeply felt, dear friend. You are loved.
June 24, 2015
June 24, 2015
My favorite memory of Karen will always be her dinner parties. She was always so warm and welcoming. I loved how she laughed when something went wrong and how easily she made things right. XOXO

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June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016
Think of you often, Karen. We had such fun times. Your light shines on!
June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016
A year later and I still miss my friend. I can not bring myself to erase her from my email/phone contact. I will always remember her kind spirit.
August 29, 2015
August 29, 2015
I have a calendar in my home office, and Karen's Birthday reminder is right there in front of me. I keep thinking I will forget to get a card off to her. Instead I am here remembering what a wonderful and dear friend she was to me. Bruce, Robyn, and Rebecca I know this is a hard day for you. Just know that you are in my thoughts today - -
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The Portrait

June 26, 2015

Karen wanted to do a portrait of herself to give to Frank, I believe for their anniversary. Georgia and I came down to the house on College Street and did a number of poses most of them window lit like this one. This was the standout pose of the sitting and Karen ordered a large wall print to give to Frank. When we went to Atlanta to the lab to pick it up the print it drew a lot of interest, I think more for how good Karen looked than my photographic expertise. If memory serves me right Karen is not smiling as she had braces at the time.
We loved having the McClungs as our friends and neighbors and have many good memories of some of our adventures. The four of us once made a trip to NYC to attend Lee Harless' wedding. It was the week before Christmas and it was sooo cold but we had so much fun. So many more memories have come rushing back...trips to California to photograph weddings and finally Karen's last trip to Newnan. We will miss her smiling happy personality and her ability to cook a gourmet dinner while in the midst of entertaining a happy crowd in her kitchen.

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