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Karen Lynn Carter

Riverside, CA
September 20, 1961 - November 13, 2025
Sep 20, 1961 - Nov 13, 2025
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Miss Karen Miss Karen oh my Miss Karen you  helped me out so much , my fellow Virgo  when I met you put a impact on my life,so much light we were so similar in two different bodies you were amazing, phenomenal, strong, talented, smart, loving, kind, and funny and real. You will always be in my heart, may your soul rest Love always, Maya Beco ….❤️❤️❤️
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Ray Brooks
Dec. 23, 2025, 11:49 p.m. PST
2025, Long Beach, CA, USA
I was so sorry to hear about Karen's passing.  She was just an amazing kind ,giving Person she loved all her friends a person of etiquette values and morals always willing to lend a helping hand... she was straight shooter when it came to speaking her views told you exactly how she felt no matter what it was ...a woman of faith just a beautiful soul of an angel inside and out I am truly gonna miss her warm smile will remember and cherish our friendship... rest well my friend until we meet again...
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Love this pic of you. Just beautiful !
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2022, California Highway Patrol, North Windsor Avenue, Altadena, CA, USA
My Retirement
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2024, Riverside, CA, USA
— with Clotea and Karen
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2024, Riverside, CA, USA
— with Clotea and Karen
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So sorry for your loss. Karen was a very sweet person and she will be missed.
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Ms. Karen’s  warm smile and beautiful energy will forever be remembered. I’m grateful for the memories over the years, including last October for breakfast with Ms. Karen and Payshia, a dear memory that I will carry with me. Sending love and hugs to her beautiful family and friends ❤️ 
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I was a long time friend of Karen's dating back to grade school.  Although life has taken us in separate ways since the start of college, we remained connected via FB. We exchanged text messages throughout the years and talked about getting together but it didn't work out with our schedules. I was devastated to find out about her passing and could not believe it. I had no idea what she was going through and wished I would have.  We were on the 4-man relay at Elliot Jr. High and if I recall she was our anchor. She flew around that corner like no other! Whenever we did get together, it was as if we carried on where we left off.  While attending our 10-year reunion for the Class of '79, we danced the night away with our friends.  I so loved her and she was my gaurdian angel during that time when I was bullied at school.  She was like a sister to me and distance kept us apart, unfortunately.  I miss her so much!   She was a warm loving person and she will be grately missed. My deepest condolences to her family and close friends. See you later my sweet friend and I'll continue to hold you dear to my heart always and forever!
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