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Kristen's obituary

Kristen Michelle (Criswell) Priest passed away on July 5th, 2020, in Holly Hill , Florida, She was born in New London, Ct on December 14, 1973.

Kristen had a heart of gold, and would try to help others, she was kind and loving.
Kristen loved animals, and had owned a few exotic birds, and loved her dog Stella.
She loved spending time with her daughters. She had a one of a kind personality. She could light up a room when she walked in, and if anyone did harm to any of her family, she immediately turned into mama bear
And would loyally protect those she loved.

Kristen suffered with type 1 diabetes, and it ravaged her body. She kept fighting it right until the end. She was brave.

She leaves behind 2 daughters, Paxton Leigh Lewis, and Allyson Paige Oberland.
She also leaves behind her mother, Gail A. McLarty and stepfather Robert McLarty.
She was predeceased by adoptive father, Edwin Bruce Criswell. She also leaves behind Karl von Husen Sr. , her natural father, with whom she was establishing a relationship.

Kristen leaves behind her sister Sara Criswell Haskell, of Idaho. They grew up together, and were friends as well as sisters.

Kristen leaves Katherine von Husen, her half sister, with whom se was enjoying getting to know.

Kristen was pre deceased by her grandmother, Dorothy Austin, and her Aunt, Suzy Kemper.
She leaves Auntie M and uncle Christian Simonsen.

Kristen was involved for many years with Brian Dobrolowski, whom she considered her common law husband.

Kristen is missed by all who knew and loved her...gone too soon, she was 46 years old.

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5 trees
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Margie Simonsen
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