She was born in Charlotte, NC on December 1, 1946. Karen graduated from Pageland High School and received a Bachelor's in Communications from Queen's College.
She was married to Bob Ellis Breakfield on October 6, 1968.
Karen had a myriad of careers including Network Operations, Public Relations, Human Resources, Medical Administrative Clerk and she worked at Bellsouth/AT&T.
She was very active outside of her career as well, serving on many different committees. She assisted with Buddy Kemp Cancer Support, cancer walks and cancer screenings. Karen was the recipient of the 2013 Presidents Volunteer Service Award AT&T. She was a member of the Pioneers, The Bell South Women's Network Alliance and started the NC Chapter of the Women of AT&T.
She is survived by her sons, Dean Breakfield and his wife Spring and Steve Breakfield and his wife Lisa; grandchildren, Jordan Breakfield, Noah Breakfield, Cora Breakfield, Caylin Breakfield, Hannah Lisa Breakfield, Summer Breakfield, and Jake Breakfield; and his sister, Linda Robertson.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 am.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Harmony Baptist Church, 2817 Mt. Harmony Church Road, Matthews, NC 28105.
Condolences may be offered online at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
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