Obituary of Karen Williams

Karen M. Williams. 58, of Cortland passed away November 24, 2009 at her home. She was born August 1, 1951 in Cortland NY, the daughter of the late Edward and Betty Jack OBrien. Karen was a lifelong resident of the Cortland area. She was a Graduate of McGraw High School. She enjoyed collecting M&M containers, spending time with her cats, 3 dogs; Tilly, Maggie Mae, and Tuffer D, and loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband James of 58 years and her loving son James A. of Cortland , two grandchildren Logan and Angel Williams and two step-brothers Tommy and Gary Michaels and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday December 1 st at the Wright-Beard Funeral home, 9 Lincoln Ave Cortland NY. To offer condolences online, visit www.wright-beard.com The staff at Doggone Beautiful have you in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Karen will be sadly missed. Uncle Junior & my mom will take good care of her now. Love you guys. Jeanne "Lance" Floyd Gary, I was very sorry to hear about Karen. I will be unable to attend the memorial service as I have an appointment in Syracuse. If you need anything at all, please give me a call.Wilma Van Dee Dear Gary and family. it was so shocking to hear about Karen. Even though our family never had the pleasure to meet her, we offer our sincere sympathy to all of you. This has been a sad year for the Williams family. May God bless you and watch over you during this difficult time. Love and prayers, Pat LaCorte-Blischak Gary and James, You are in my thoughts during this most difficult time. I lost my mother in August and I know how painful this is and how difficult the upcoming holidays will be. However, know that your cousins in West Virginia will be thinking of you and offering their love, prayers and condolences to help you through this time of sadness for your family. Larry LaCorte Jr. Charleston, West Virginia Gary, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you. John and Roxie Pennington, Benton, Kentucky. Gary & Jamie, So sorry to hear about Karen. If you need anything please let us know. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jackie & Wade hang in there uncle woozie...you know we're here if you need ANYTHING AT ALL!!! we're just a call and a couple states away. :) we love and miss you very much! We have to get together sometime very very soon. Love Always, alex and annie Gary, We were very sorry to hear of Karen's death. It is such a hard loss, especially at this time of year. Hold on to your memories and know that time does heal. I hope that you will call us if there is anything we can do. She is with her Mom now and they will make peace among themselves. Tom and Cheryl Michales