Karen Brown's Obituary
Decatur'Karen L. (Hartman) Brown, 61, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, September 12, 2012 at her brother's home in Decatur with family by her side.
Graveside services and Internment with 'Flight Home Ceremony' will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2012 in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, with Rob Stone officiating. Casual attire requested. Memorials: The Humane Society.
Karen was born September 16, 1950, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Glen and Patricia (Creek) Hartman. She was a graduate of Eisenhower High School class of 1968.
Karen married Robert A. Weaver of Decatur and from this union they had one son Chad Weaver. While living in Decatur she was employed at Borg Warner. Moving to Springfield, she was employed at Hobbs Manufacturing Company and married Terry L. Brown. Terry passed away in 1999.
Previously she worked at the YMCA where she enjoyed meeting and working with many wonderful people. Karen loved being outdoors, country music, and spending time with good friends. She will always be remembered as a free spirit, loving friend, and full of life. She loved her pets, having many cats and dogs throughout her life.
Surviving is her fiancé: Steve Goins of Springfield, IL. Her son: Chad Weaver of Champaign, IL. Brothers: Gary G. Hartman, Rodney A. (Linda) Hartman, Sr., of Decatur, Kevin E. (Lisa) Roberts of Forsyth, and Jon K. Roberts of Jacksonville, IL. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents and husband Terry.
So bless the memories within your heart. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near.
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear all my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and say welcome home... '
The family of Karen L. Brown is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave., of Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.graceland/fairlawn.com
The Broken Chain
We little knew that day,
God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death, we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you.
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide.
And although we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
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