SMITH, J. Karen

Published by Today's News Herald on Mar. 27, 2024 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -

J. Karen started singing with the Lord's choir Monday March 18, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her loving 
husband J, 37 years; sons Steve {Peggy}, Damon {Sylvia}, stepson Matthew 
{Christina}, and stepdaughter Courtney. At the time of her death, she 
had 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

J. Karen retired from Caterpillar in Peoria, Illinois after 25 years and 
moved to Lake Havasu City Arizona in September 2000. J. Karen was well 
known for her exceptional singing voice, having participated with the 
Peoria Area Civic Chorale in Illinois for 20 years and the Havasu 
Community Choir, church choir, and a gospel ministry. She was also 
active in several Christ centered movements in Illinois, Arizona, and 
Las Vegas. We will miss her beautiful voice and loving spirit but can 
rejoice knowing she is now singing in GOD's choir.

Her celebration of life will be held at the St. Michaels United 
Methodist Church in Lake Havasu City on April 20 at 1 p.m. In lieu of 
flowers, please donate in her name to the church, Hospice of Havasu or 
your favorite charity.

Posted by mhenderson on March 27, 2024

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