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In memory of
Karen Lynn Carter
September 20, 1961 - November 13, 2025
Sep 20, 1961 - Nov 13, 2025
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Before she was Mommy, before she was Sister Girl, before she was Grandmother, before any of us were fortunate to call her friend, she was Karen Lynn Carter.
Her birth certificate reads “Sept. 20, 1961, Los Angeles, California,” but let’s be clear: Karen was a Dena Girl, through and through. She was raised in the City of Roses by Thomas and Patricia Ann Carter, and grew up in the foothills of Altadena as the 16th …
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What were Karen's favorite tv shows?
The Price is Right, Deal or No Deal, Wheel of Fortune, This is Jeopardy, House Hunte…
The Price is Right, Deal or No Deal, Wheel of Fortune, This is Jeopardy, House Hunters, HGTV r…
The Price is Right, Deal or No Deal, Wheel of Fortune, This is Jeopardy, House Hunters, HGTV remodel shows, “Not the da…
What were Karen's favorite songs or musical artists?
Jaheim, Charlie Wilson, The Temptations, Anthony Hamilton, Teena Marie.
*Alexa, …
Jaheim, Charlie Wilson, The Temptations, Anthony Hamilton, Teena Marie.
*Alexa, play Jahei…
Jaheim, Charlie Wilson, The Temptations, Anthony Hamilton, Teena Marie.
*Alexa, play Jaheim!*
What were Karen's favorite vacation spots?
#1 vacation of all time: the Bahamas in the 80s with my Granny Loretta and Aunty Ang…
#1 vacation of all time: the Bahamas in the 80s with my Granny Loretta and Aunty Angel. Also t…
#1 vacation of all time: the Bahamas in the 80s with my Granny Loretta and Aunty Angel. Also the reason she never set f…
What were Karen's favorite books?
She loved “The Coldest Winter Ever”, by Sister Souljah
She loved “The Coldest Winter Ever”, by Sister Souljah
She loved “The Coldest Winter Ever”, by Sister Souljah
Timeline
Born
September 20th, 1961
Passed away
November 13th, 2025
Riverside, CA
Survived by
Jordan Smith
Son-in-law
Regional Neal
Son
Justin Bell
Son
Drue Edwards
Daughter
Brian Edwards
Husband
RoseMarie Carter
Sister
Amajsha Bell
Granddaughter
Kerra Bell
Granddaughter
Chace Neal
Granddaughter
Tristan Neal
Grandson
Payshia Edwards-Smith
Daughter
Eden Neal
Grandson
Trina Carter
Sister
Beverly Carter
Sister
Harold Carter
Brother
Donnie Carter
Brother
Torri Myles
Niece
Danielle Rankin
Niece
Tina Browne
Niece
Daysha Sproling
Niece
Dalisa Lee
Niece
Brandon Braddock
Nephew
Predeceased by
Patricia Ann Carter
Mother
Thomas Carter
Father
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Rubidoux Mortuary
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