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Karen Armstrong Obituary
Karen graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School. She married her high school sweetheart John Armstrong in Fairway, Kansas on December 30, 1977. Their love story began nearly 50 years ago when they ventured out on their first date on November 6, 1973. They were blessed with five children. Daughters Amy, Katy, and Wendy and sons Johnny and Joe(y).
Karen absolutely loved being a stay-at-home mom, having a house full of children and friends, and a nightly crowded dinner table. She enjoyed oil painting and was a connoisseur of old movies. Karen was a dedicated Sunday school teacher for over 35 years, Girl Scout troop leader for many years, and a Birthright volunteer for 33 years.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents. Karen is survived by her husband John Armstrong, sons Johnny and Joe Armstrong, daughters Amy (Glenn) Hocking, Katy (Chris) Hydock, and Wendy (Sean) McCarthy, siblings William Roche, Genine Chambers, Sue Winters, and Roy Moree. Grandchildren Beatrice and Finn Hocking, Desmond and Rowan McCarthy, and Hudson Hydock.
A visitation service will be held Tuesday, September 19, from 9:30-11:00 a.m., and a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Community Church, 1100 Kasold Drive, Lawrence, Kansas. A private graveside burial service is to be held immediately after at Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Women's Insight Center and sent in care of Lawrence Chapel Oaks Cremation & Funeral Services, 627 Monterey Way, Lawrence, Kansas 66049.
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Lucinda Van Vleet
October 10, 2023
Ah, John and family. Larry and I are so deeply sorry for your loss, but rejoice in Karen´s gain. I am so very thankful she is with her Lord and pain free. She went thru so much physical pain in her short but significant lifetime. I know she leaves a huge hole in all of your lives. May God comfort and carry you all thru the days, weeks and months ahead until the day that you are reunited with this special daughter of the King, wife, Mother, Grandmother and friend. Karen was and is one special lady. She was always so present, so interested in what others were doing. So supportive, sweet and caring. God bless you all with His sweet presence, grace and peace. Hugs from Denver!
Bill Barker
September 18, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember well Karen's smiling face and big heart during our years at Community Bible Church. You are in my prayers.
Rhonda Cook
September 18, 2023
Dear Family of Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. Karen was my first friend in the world. Even in 2nd grade, she was upbeat and chipper, maybe a bit of a chatterbox. Caring, loving and true, she befriended me and years later cared for our children during their early years of life. She was a blessing to many and I couldn't be happier for her now as she begins this new leg of her life's journey. It's a bittersweet time but for a moment in eternity. And then we have the Reunion to look forward to. Bless you all.
Gretchen Cole
September 17, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Karen´s death. She was a lovely, faithful hospitable woman who did the hard things with a laugh.
Michele
September 16, 2023
I met Karen the Christmas 2001 right before I moved to Kansas the next June. We attended CBC and shared a friendship all these years. We were in a woman´s Bible study for over 10 years which she hosted in her home for at least 5 of those. Her caring and faith is what always stood out to me. Will miss her.
Terry Michaels
September 15, 2023
My condolences to John & family. I have very fond memories of Karen & fun outings together in high school. Bless Karen & the family.
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