Obituary of Karen Lee Hudson Stanley ~ 2003
Transcribed by Joan S Dunn
Source: The Herald-Sun Sep 11 2003
DURHAM - Karen Lee Hudson Stanley, age 42, of Durham, joined the heavenly
angels when she died on Tuesday, September 9, 2003, at her home, after
extended illness.
Karen was born in Chapel Hill, N.C., but lived in Pamlico County, until
she graduated from Pamlico County High School in 1979. She then moved to
the Raleigh area to attend Hardbarger Business School. Karen later
attended Wake Technical Community College and graduated in 1991 with an
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing. She was a devoted nurse,
employed with Wake Memorial Hospital and provided nursing care on the
medical/surgical and telemetry floors, until the onset of her illness.
Karen had a zest for living and was often referred to as a "free spirit".
First and foremost she loved being with her son, Ben. She enjoyed flowers,
organic gardening, astrology fishing, camping and entertaining her friends
informally around bonfires.
Karen is survived by her adorable six year old son, Benjamin Michael
Stanley of the home; her loving parents, Dr. Richard W. Watson, Sr. and
Jeannette Banks Hudson of Bayboro N.C.; one sister, Teresa Hudson Vaughn
and her sons, Luke and Hudson of New Bern, N.C; one brother, Richard W.
Hudson, Jr. and wife, Christie Burroughs Hudson, and their sons, Trey
and Christian of Florence, N.C.; grandmother, Lillie Lee Banks of
Grantsboro, N.C. and uncles and aunts, George and Rosalie Peacock, Myron
and Pam Banks, Isaac J. Hudson, Jr. and Kenneth Hopkins Hudson; many
cousins and dear friend and companion, Bonner Sparrow.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 13, 2003, at 2:00 p.m.
at Hudson Chapel with the Reverend Mike Weber officiating. The family will
receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to the Karen Hudson Stanley, Memorial Fund, c/o
Wachovia Bank, P.O. Box 1677, New Bern, N.C. 28563.
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