Birth date: Apr 11, 1955 Death date: Feb 14, 2019
Karen Stinebaugh-Rae was known as a firecracker. She was smart, witty, cunning, a loving mother, and a loyal friend. She took immense pride in being a “Babe In Total Control of Herself.” Karen was born on April 11, 1955 in Dallas, Read Obituary
Miss you so much Mom! 💖💖
We miss you, Mom! 💞♥️❤️
I am so sorry for your lost. May God give you peace and strength through this difficult time. Hang onto the many good memories as I will.
Karen my dear best friend- I can’t believe you left us so soon – too soon. From age 7 when we both landed on Bryn Mawr, we tackled the world and sometimes each other as we navigated through grade school, Girl Scouts, junior high, HPHS, and beyond. I spent so much time at your house, and knew there was a lot of love there even though I ran home to calmness when it got too crazy! After we “grew up” our time together was mostly fun phone calls and funnier birthday cards as we faced up to the realities of our age. I always knew your love for me to be unconditional as is mine for you- no matter that we are about as different as two people could be. My heart hurts for your family and animals who will all miss you deeply, as will I. I’m thankful for great memories and regret I can’t be with your people on Saturday to share stories and laughter and tears. I imagine you would have something to say about all this if you could – I put nothing past you! God bless you and don’t stir things up too much in Heaven!
Karen, my dear best friend from age 7 when we both landed on Bryan Mawr and proceeded to tackle the world and sometimes each other. Spending so much time around you and your family broadened my world and made me laugh with joy ( and sometimes made me run home to my calmer but less exciting family). Through UP, Girl Scouts, HPHS and many wild and crazy times beyond you were always there for me and I for you. Every day of your life was an adventure, and you wouldn’t have it any other way. You saw and loved the goodness in good people; and cut no slack to the rest of the world! I will miss our phone calls at birthdays and holidays, but will cherish memories of growing up together and telling stories as we got older. My heart aches for your family and animals who I know will miss you deeply as will I. I’m sorry I won’t be able to be with them to celebrate your life on Saturday, but will be there in spirit and am pretty sure you would have a lot to say about all this if you could.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort and peace in the memories you will always hold dear to your heart.
