Karen Sutherland
February 24, 1953 - March 11, 2024
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Karen Ann Sutherland, age 71, passed away at her home in Williston, Florida on March 11, 2024, after a short battle with ALS. Karen was born on February 24, 1953, in Winchester, Indiana to Jack and Billie Mayhugh. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Mamaw and Sister. Karen was a stay-at-home mom and a nursing assistant to Dr. Mark Storey for nearly 20 years in Titusville, Florida. Karen followed Gods calling in all facets of her life and shared her love of Christ every chance she got. She led countless bible studies, attended the Leesburg Womens Retreat for over 25 years and was a keynote speaker and chairperson of the retreat for a few years as well. The largest calling would be her time as a (Lay) Pastor at the United Methodist Church in Lake Butler, Florida. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and several other family members and friends that she loved dearly. She married Gary Sutherland on May 20, 1972. They were happily married for nearly 52 years and have three children. Chad (Nell) Sutherland of Crestview, Florida, Chrishna (Darin) Johnson of Gainesville, Florida and Andrew (Crystal) Sutherland of Gainesville, Florida. Outside of Gary and her children, the true light and pride of her life were her nine grandchildren Jordan, Aaron, Stephen, Garrett, Holden, Ryleigh, Caedon, Jackson and Hunter. Karen is also survived by four sisters, Susan Mills of North Vernon, Indiana, Patti Larson of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Lisa Jackson of Owensboro, Kentucky, Linda Mayhugh of Tarpon Springs, Florida and one brother, Kevin Mayhugh of Orleans, Indiana. She also loved being an aunt and great aunt and leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Williston Church of God, 850 SW 7th Avenue in Williston, Florida. There will be a visitation on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 2:00 PM - 5:00pm at Knauff Funeral Home in Williston. Karen will be laid to rest at the Tallahassee National Cemetery on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 12:00pm. The family appreciates the personal, loving, and compassionate care Karen (and they) received from Community Hospice & Palliative Care of Alachua County. So in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to them in memory of their loved one. Visitation Sunday, March 17, 2024 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Knauff Funeral Home - Williston 512 E Noble Ave Williston, FL 32696 Funeral Service Monday, March 18, 2024 11:00 AM Williston Church of God 850 SW 7th Street Williston, FL 32696 Graveside Service Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:00 PM Tallahassee National Cemetery 5015 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, FL 32311
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Alicia B.
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To all those who knew and loved Karen I am truly sorry for your loss and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I did not know Karen, but I know her sister Linda. What I have heard here in those beautiful words about her life and from what I know of Linda, It is clear she was kind and loving to those who had the privilege of knowing her. I am grateful to have learned about her beautiful life and love of God through her family. Thank you for sharing a little bit of her us all of us. 💜
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Cheryl Elwood
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She was my Angel on earth now my Angel in heaven
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Ron & Barb Cummins
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Karen, my Bestest Sister/Friend. I have loved you from the first day we met almost 45 years ago. You have always had a very special place in my heart. kindred Spirits. You were always there for me and my family. I will always love you. I will see you again! 😇
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Leanne Arney
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Uncle Gary I can't imagine how heart broken you, the kids, and grandkids are. You and Aunt Karen are some of lucky few people in life who soulmates. You guys were made for each other. Although all our hearts are breaking I believe if I could ask Aunt Karen she would say she had a wonderful life and she would not want us to be sad. She would want us to celebrate her life and that she's going to heaven. She will always be with all of you because you carry her in your heart. Love you uncle Gary.......give my Andy a hug for me. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers always.
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Gloria Arney and Tyrell Duncan
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Gary you and family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please just remember you are strong and you will in time be able to deal with this. We know how much you loved Karen but we all know she just the same. Your sister loves you and wishes she could give you a big hug. You can call me anytime.Love Gloria and Tyrell
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Troy Abbett
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Uncle Gary love you and your in my prayers and Andy keep your head up and Aunt Karen your going to be missed but we will see you again. Love you guys so much!