Karen Vanessa Harris, age 50, of Elizabeth, New Jersey passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was born from the union of parents Julia Boone and Jerome Harris. Karen received her primary and secondary education through the Elizabeth Public Schools Board of Education and has completed some college. She was apart of the Eastern Star Organization and had a heavy hand in politics ; Aiding in / managing campaigns for government officials.
Karen has had a recent love of going to concerts, seeing New Edition , Keith Sweat , TANK , etc. She was a shopaholic and enjoyed her retail therapy; She loved buying shoes, new outfits, and jewelry
Her passion for music a huge part of her life and loved music from Micheal Jackson , Mary J Blidge , New Edition and many more artists.
Karen is survived by daughter Jamarah Thompkins (24), sister Michelle Hopkins of Connecticut (Mother of Cory and Ashley), brother William Watson of Atlantic City, sister Ronda Watson of Bloomfield NJ (Mother of Kimberly, Latoya, and Nicole, Hattie), sister “Cookie” Watson of Elizabeth NJ (Mother of Karena), brother John Watson of Beverly NJ (Father of Yahira and Kenneth), brother Steven “Tony” Boone of Henderson North Carolina (Father of Natasha, Jasmine, and Anthony), sister Dawn Boone of Princeton NJ (Mother of Raymond, David, Jalisa, Christian, and Kenyon), sister Susan Boone of Killeen TX (Mother of Lamar, Lateefah, Marcus, Micah, and Mia Lisa Boone of West Orange NJ), sister Nicole Wheeler (Wife of Karon Wheeler of Roselle NJ ; Mother of Shellette and Chanel).
Karen is predeceased by parents Julia Boone and Jerome Harris and sister Dianne Boone DEC. Feb 2022.
A visitation for Karen will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home, 2124 East Saint George Ave, Linden, New Jersey 07036. The Eastern Star Ceremony will take place from 12:00PM to 12:30PM. Eulogies and tributes will begin from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM, followed by prayer services 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, 2124 East Saint George Ave, Linden, NJ 07036. A private cremation will follow.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.krowickifuneralhome.com for the Harris family.
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