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In memory of
Ms. Karen ""KK" "Big Karen"" Kay James
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Karen Kay "KK, Mamma C, Big Karen" (Bernard) James, a beloved partner, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully with family surrounding her on October 11, 2025, in Sacramento, California, after her courageous battle with Vascular Dementia at the age of 83. Born on December 3, 1941, in Hutchinson, Kansas, Karen was the eldest daughter of Leonard and Eloise Bernard. In 1965, she ventured to California where she shaped the rest of her life.
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Born
December 3rd, 1941
Hutchinson, Kansas
Moved
1965
California
Passed away
October 11th, 2025
Sacramento, California
Survived by
Brandon James
Son
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