TYLER, TEXAS – Karen Sue Copeland McKibbin, age 69, of Tyler, Texas, went to join her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019.
She was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Copeland of Warsaw on Oct. 8, 1950. Karen had a heart for serving others – most of all, her Lord and Savior. She was a devoted, loving wife to Joe McKibbin Sr. for 52 years.
Karen is also survived by her son, Joseph McKibbin II and wife Brandy, of Lumberton, Texas; her son, Chad Eric McKibbin and wife Tammy, of Athens, Texas; grandson, Jordan McKibbin, of Nacagdoches, Texas; her siblings, Jim and Jan Mayer, of Warsaw; Delores (Dee) Copeland, and Jean Rousch, of Bourbon; James and Teresa Copeland, of Waco, Texas; Rex and Carolyn Hoffman, of Warsaw; and Patsy McKibbin, of Milford; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held on Monday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. under the direction of Stewart Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, Tyler, Texas, with Pastor Chris Legg officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service. A reception will follow, also held at the funeral home.
On behalf of the entire McKibbin family, we would like to thank the gracious staff of The Hospice of East Texas, as well as the doctors and nurses of MD Anderson in Houston, Texas, and Texas Oncology in Tyler.
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Memorials to The Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 7570; or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
