Karen is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dale; her son Adam (Bre); her grandchildren, Kate and James; and her brothers Henry (Karen) Hagaman and Larry (Debbie) Hagaman. She is predeceased by her father and mother, Stanley and Marga Hagaman; and her daughter, Kristen Woodrey.
Karen was born on November 1st, 1959 to Stan and Marga Hagaman. She graduated from Middletown Regional Hospital Laboratory Technician School with an Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and worked as an Endodontic Assistant for 17 years at Erndt & Yonchak in Middletown, OH. She also worked as an office administrator and new home consultant for Cristo Homes and Irongate Realty. On September 20th, 1980, she married longtime sweetheart and friend, Dale Woodrey. On October 18th, 1983 and November 6th, 1986, she welcomed her two children Adam and Kristen.
Karen was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who lived out her faith with joy and compassion. The epitome of a servant spirit, she would stop at nothing to share her love through service. At the age of 16, she began her lifelong call to children’s ministry by teaching Sunday school and children’s sermons working her way up to Assistant Superintendant of children’s ministry at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Trenton, OH. Later in life she continued her call as she assisted with Vacation Bible School at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Centerville, OH. Always a loving and supportive mom, she also volunteered her time as team mom for Trenton Knothole, stage mom for the Edgewood High School Choraliers, and caregiver for her grandchildren. She was a fun-loving spirit that lived her life full of joy, gratitude, and without regret. Her memory will live on in the many lives she touched and in the hearts of those closest to her.
A celebration of life service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29th at Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Wilmington Pike in Centerville, OH. Pastor Mark Carlson will officiate. There will be a brief viewing prior to the service at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in her name to the American Heart Association.
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