Karen Arlene Penrod-Gibbons, 58, of Phoenix Arizona entered into heaven peacefully on September 1, 2019 in Sun City, Arizona. Karen was born on June 8,1961 to Barbara Bernice Russell (McCullough) and Arland “Curley” Ardell Penrod.
Karen was the mother of four daughters. Her passion was her family. Karen attended school to have a career. Karen got a great job, but after about a year she became disabled due to her battle with lupus.
Karen then focused all of her attention on her family. When they were not around she loved to watch murder mysteries; IE; Chicago PD and Law and Order; she loved to eat chocolate, all kinds, especially Reese’s; her favorite color was purple; and she loved Bon Jovi.
Karen leaves behind her husband Gregory Gibbons, Mother Dude Penrod, children Nicole & (Joe), Jennifer & ( Henry), Jami & (Frank), and Darcy & (Kris); Grandchildren Tyler, Amber, Tiana, Daniel, Damien, Samuel, Alicia, Kaci, Aubrey, and Joe; great grand child Alliyah; brothers and sisters Frances, Penny, Buddy, Shawn, Raylynn and La Quita.
Karen is preceded by her Mother and Father
Service is Sunday September 15 at 2pm at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary , Glendale, Arizona.
