Our mother, Karen McGregor, was born on June 19, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was 75 years old when she passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 1, 2025 in Delray Beach, FL. She is survived by her three children, Kim Daneault, Tammy Wolf, and Adam McGregor; her grandchildren, Sophy, Nathan, and Thomas Daneault; Luke and Christopher Kathol; Dana and Emma McGregor; and her great-grandchild, Nico. More than anything, Mom wanted to be a mother. She adored babies and children, and she was there for the birth of almost all of her seven grandchildren, offering love and support. Our earliest memories are filled with the sound of her laughter—so full of life, you could hear it from a mile away.

She loved to dance and she loved to sing! She was always active with her church family and she sang in the choir for most of her life. Her faith was deep and unwavering. Each morning she had a prayer call with her dear and loyal friend of 43 years, Kezia. She loved those calls.

She had the kindest heart and would have given her last dollar to someone in need. She often said that all she wanted to do was help others. One example of Karen's selfless motherly love was how she managed the all encompassing allergies, which affected her son Adam as a child. Her efforts not only provided him with a safe upbringing but allowed him to grow into a man that no longer suffers from any allergies, and he appreciates the depth of her love.

Though she lived in many places, Mom always considered Texas home. She formed lifelong friendships and loved with her whole heart.

When Mom needed more care as her Alzheimer's progressed, she relocated to Florida to live with Tammy and her partner Mat. She loved being back with family. In the morning she would rise talking to the birds- she believed they spoke back in a language only she could understand. She loved talking and socializing with people, and she enjoyed staying active with long walks. She made friends with everyone she met and she was always up for an adventure.

In her journals, she wrote about the joy she found in time spent with her grandchildren. She treasured them deeply and was especially grateful to be near Adam and his family, watching his daughters grow. The loss of her brother Kenny was a sorrow she carried throughout her life, but she held on to faith that they would be reunited one day, along with her dear mother, Nerrina.

Her final words were to her beloved cousin Marilyn in Australia, her “Twister,” simply saying, I love you. The last time we knew she truly recognized someone was when Adam spoke to her. She opened her eyes, and though she couldn’t speak, we knew she was telling him how much she loved him—without words, beyond this world.

There is so much more we could say about Mom. How do you measure the life of a woman who gave life to us and to future generations? We will remember her as we always have—dancing, singing, laughing. Genuine. Loving. Giving. She will be sorely missed. 

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