Karen Stinebaugh Rae's Obituary
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, TX to Harold & Shirley Stinebaugh. She would grow up to graduate with an accounting degree from UTD, and then left on her adventures to San Francisco where she met the love of her life. They had three children together, and always showed love and support for each other.Karen lived life her way and to the fullest. She took flack from no one, and was a fierce lioness battling for her children whenever they needed her most. Karen instilled the importance of recycling and rescuing animals to those around her. She gave homes to many creatures, including dogs, cats, turtles and even a snake.Karen is survived by her mother Shirley, sister Cindy, the love of her life Jim; her two daughters, Whitney & Kelsey; her son Taylor, daughter-in-law Veronica, and grandchildren Colten & Luna; her beloved pets: Red Eye the snake, Mattie & Simon the cats, and her dog Pistachio.She is preceded in death by her father, Harold Joe Stinebaugh.You are so missed Mom! We love you forever and always!!Family is receiving guests on Saturday, February 23rd from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Restland Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the DFW Irving Humane Society in honor of Karen Rae. 🐾
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