She was born in Houston, Texas on October 31, 1946 to parents Charles and Dorothy Partin. Karen graduated from the Sacred Heart Dominican College which lead her to achieve her childhood dream of working in the medical industry and became a Legal Nurse Consultant. One of her fondest memories during her childhood was going crabbing in Galveston, Texas. Karen married the love of her life, James Joseph Novakoski in January 31, 1969. She enjoyed horses, the state of Colorado, and mountains. She had a passion for reading, dancing, spending holidays with her family, and the art of stained glass. Her most treasured memory was her daughter and grandson.
Karen is survived by her daughter Jessica Anne Leone and husband Robert, Grandson Eli James Leone, siblings; Julie Roccaforte and husband Nick, Joseph Partin, Diane Giuffre and husband Gary, Renee Lauckner and husband Fred, Patty Vandever, and David Partin and wife Inell. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband James Joseph Novakoski and father Charles Partin.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 5, 2018 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm with a Rosary at 7:00pm at American Heritage Funeral Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 12:30pm with a committal service to follow to Houston National Cemetery.
This is to honor my mother's wishes, and help the youngest cancer fighters. In lieu of flowers she wanted to support the kids of St. Jude Children's Research, but I need your help.
St. Jude is changing the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer.
Please visit my St. Jude gift fund page to support St. Jude's lifesaving mission by making a donation.
Thank you for your generosity!
Sincerely,
Jessica Leone
http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/GiftFunds/GiftFunds?px=5045442&pg=personal&fr_id=39300
