Gibbs family: I am so sorry to hear about Karen's passing! She loved her family and her world definitely revolved around you. I remember her yummy popcorn cakes she would make for us. She loved sharing about your traditions and culture of LA. Vivid descriptions of Mardi Gras parades, King Cakes and Crawfish Bowls ( hope that's right) oh yeah LOVED The Saints. She will be greatly missed by students and teachers she helped support through the years. God bless you all with beautiful memories and comfort in the futur.

So very sorry for your loss! Prayers for peace!

Well done Good and Faithful Servant!!  

She said she considered me one of the family, and I know I returned that consideration.   She treated me like we had always known each other.   It's not that I felt welcome really,  more like I belonged.  Does that make sense?  She took me places and introduced me to fascinating people.  I have the COOLEST Mardi Gras hat you've ever seen and she and Stacy made it for me!!!

This passing has left a huge hole in my life and heart.   I can only imagine what Stacy,  Vernon,  and Amanda must be going through,  and my imagination is undoubtedly inadequate.   Heaven called but we weren't close to being ready.   It's going to take awhile Karen.   But this I promise from all of us.   

We will try as hard as any job any of us has ever worked,  for as long as we remain behind,  to live up to the example you set for all of us.   Yup.  It's going to be hard.  But you trained all of us how to look at hard.   

Bye for now.   Love you. 

She was such a beautiful person. An amazing mother & wife. She was always so welcoming to strangers (me) & thought of me like family. 

Her daughter Stacy & I are best friends & we feel more like sisters. 

I love you Karen & I will miss your sweet comments & pm’s with encouraging advice & sweet sentiments. 

RIP mama Karen … tell my daddy I say Hi. You’ll get along great. 

My prayers of comfort during this difficult time is sent to entire family!! Hugs. 

I remember her from Ella Dolhonde. She always took care of us kiddos!!  I’m so so sorry Stacy and family. My deepest condolences on your family’s loss.