Karen graduated from Roy C. Ketchem High School before going on to receive her degree in Cosmetology from Duchess County Area Occupational Education Center. She worked for several companies throughout her life such as IBM, The Jewish Federation, and the City of Round Rock, Texas in their finance department.
Karen was a devoted and loyal member of St. Richards Episcopal Church and she had deep passions for sewing, knitting, and helping the community by cooking for the needy.
She is preceded in death by Ellen Esther Duensing of Round Rock, Texas, Jimmy D’Amato of Palm Coast, Florida, and Douglas D’Amato of Tennessee.
Left behind to cherish Karen’s memory include Melissa Ann Duensing and Sarah Christine Duensing both of Round Rock, Texas; her former husband and her children’s’ father, Ronald L. Duensing; Virginia Carrey of Bastrop, Texas; Ellen Esther Monroe of Leander, Texas; and Lisa D’Amato of Bastrop, Texas.
The family will plan a memorial service at a later date.