Karen Dale Von Hollen

Born January 27, 1950, in Montclair, N.J., Mrs. Von Hollen came into the world as one of a set of twins. She spent much of her life in Jacksonville, Fla., before eventually making her home in Brantley County.

There simply aren’t enough words, or enough days in a year, to fully describe Karen Von Hollen and the beautiful life she lived. She was a woman whose heart had room for everyone. She hated no one and loved everybody.

Her kindness, warmth, and genuine love for others touched countless lives. There wasn’t a soul she met who didn’t walk away with a little piece of her heart.

Mrs. Von Hollen had a special way of making people feel welcomed, loved, and important. Her presence was a gift, and the memories she created will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Above all, Mrs. Von Hollen treasured her family, who were the center of her world. She leaves behind a legacy of love through the generations who will forever carry her memory.

Mrs. Von Hollen was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Broyer; her niece, Lacie Leigh Broyer; her brother-in-law, Anthony Gentile; and her nephew, Nicholas Broyer; her mother, Margaret Broyer; her niece, Lacie Leigh Broyer; her brother-in- law, Anthony Gentile; and her nephew, Nicholas Broyer.

Those left to cherish her memory include her father, Alfred Paul Broyer, 103; her beloved husband, Thomas Edward Von Hollen, 76; her daughter, Cristie Lee (Von Hollen) Hatcher; her son, Kenneth Paul Von Hollen; her sisters, Diana Gentile and her twin sister, Candy Crosson (Steve); and her brother, Gary Broyer (Dory); her cherished grandchildren, Patrick Edward Hatcher (Vanessa); Fred Dylan Hatcher (Athena); Bobbi Leigh (Hatcher) Enke (Jecie Paul); and Alhleigh Crews (Liam); her precious great grandchildren, Elijah Aiden Hatcher, Emery George Hatcher, Emmaline Loretta Hatcher, Evelyn Rose Hatcher, Littia Rae Hatcher, Riya Noelle Hatcher and Addlyan Dale Hatcher, Elora Leigh Nicole Enke; and two little ones expected in 2027 — baby Enke and baby Crews — who will grow up hearing stories of the wonderful woman whose love helped make their family what it is today.

Perhaps the most beautiful part of her story is that she leaves behind more than memories. She leaves behind seven letters that hold a lifetime of love and a message for everyone fortunate enough to have known her.

ILYWAMH. Seven letters. A lifetime of love. A message that will forever remain in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

Though our hearts are broken by her passing, we can find comfort in knowing that Mrs. Von Hollen’s love will never truly leave us. It will live on in the stories we share, the laughter we remember, the kindness she show others, and the family she loved so deeply.

A life so full of love can never be measured by the number of years lived, but by the number of hearts touched. Mrs. Von Hollen’s legacy is one of unconditional love, compassion, and family. She may no longer be by our side, but she will forever be a part of us.

A special thank you to Rhonda Boyd for loving and caring for my mother the past two years.

Rest peacefully, Mrs. Von Hollen. You were loved beyond words, will be missed beyond measure, and will never be forgotten.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, November 19, 2026 in Orange Park, Fla., in the Calvary Methodist Church at 112 Blanding Blvd. Orange Park, Fla. 32073.

A viewing will be from 10 a.m.-11 a.m.. The service will be held at 11 a.m.

Burial will follow in the Jacksonville National Cemetery in Jacksonville, Fla.

Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL. Please post words of comfort at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com.