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Karen M. Rall Obituary

Karen M. Rall, age 55, a resident of the Colorado Springs area since 1999, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Colorado Springs. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Karen Martha West was born on October 8, 1956 in Charlotte, North Carolina to William Shepherd and Ina Inez (Reaves) West. She was a 1974 graduate of Norcross High School. She married Roger Oscar Rall on May 7, 1993 in Atlanta, Georgia. Karen raised a family, enjoyed cooking and caring for her family and granddaughter. She will be best remembered for her kindness, generosity, and love of laughter. She is survived by her daughter: Lauren (husband, Douglas) Brewer of Colorado Springs; her mother: Ina West of Panama City Beach, Florida; her sisters: Cassandra (husband, Joseph) Paffoon of Panama City Beach, Florida; and Linda (husband, Frank) Puett of Colorado Springs. She is also survived by her new granddaughter, Reagan. Karen was preceded in death by her father, Bill and her husband, Roger, who passed away on September 27, 2011. Memorial services will be held in Florida. Online Condolences: ShrineOfRemembrance.com

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 27, 2012.

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Lois Morrison

September 27, 2012

Karen was my neighbor for several years. She was a sweet girl, very friendly, and we shared some good times together. Miss her.

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