Karen Lynn Haley

Karen Haley

Some people move through life quietly. Others leave an imprint so beautiful that it can be seen for generations. Karen Haley was one of those people.

Karen Lynn Haley was born August 19th, 1953, in Vancouver Washington to Bobby Joe and Bettye Lewis. She grew up with a large and loving family. Karen departed this life on July 23rd, 2026, at home. Karen accepted Christ at an early age, always believing in the power of the Lord.

Karen attended Grant High School for two years before transferring to Adams High School, where she graduated. While attending Adams high school she was a cheerleader, ran track, worked on the yearbook committee and formed lasting friendships. Soon after graduation, she married Woodrow Green Jr and became the proud mother of three children Kimberly, Cash, and Lisa Green. Her journey took her through Mesa, Arizona and Kansas City, Kansas before she eventually returned home to Portland, Oregon.

Life was not always easy, but Karen never backed away from a challenge. As a single mother raising three children, she demonstrated extraordinary strength, resilience, and determination. She worked tirelessly to create opportunities for her family and believed deeply in the power of education. Karen made the remarkable sacrifice of placing each of her children in private school because she believed they deserved the best foundation for their future.

Karen married Joseph Haley in 1986, and together they welcomed their son Jonathan Haley in 1993.

Professionally, Karen dedicated 30 years to Xerox, building a successful career through diligence, intelligence, and unwavering commitment. Her strong work ethic allowed her to retire at the early age of fifty-seven.

Karen embraced life with enthusiasm and elegance. She loved traveling the world, taking cruises, attending sports events, meeting new people and discovering new experiences. She fulfilled a dream of traveling to Africa, adding yet another extraordinary adventure to a life already rich with memories.

Those who knew Karen will remember her beauty, both inside and out. She had a beautiful smile, she was smart, stylish, graceful and her signature dimples could light up

a room. Karen appreciated beautiful things, loved shopping, and collected angels. She had a room in her home that her grandchildren called the “Angel Room.” Her garden became one of her favorite places, a reflection of the care, patience, and love she poured into everything she touched. She lived with a spirit of generosity, compassion, and optimism, which inspired family, friends, and even strangers she met along the way.

More than any accomplishment, Karen’s greatest joy was her family. She cherished every moment spent with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Karen was the family historian, the encourager, the listener, the cheerleader, and the steady source of wisdom and love. She taught her family how to work hard, how to preserve, and how to show up for the people you love.

In 2022, Karen was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She faced her diagnosis the same way she faced every challenge in life: with courage, determination, grace, and faith. She fought valiantly until her final day, leaving behind an enduring example of strength and resilience.

Karen was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Haley; her parents, Bobby Joe and Bettye Lewis; her brother Eddie Lewis; her sister, Margaret Bethune; and her daughter in law Michelle Green.

She leaves behind a legacy of love through her children: Kimberly Irving (Marlon); Woodrow (Cash) Green III (Michelle Green dec.); Lisa Green and Jonathan Haley.

She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren: Karaya Green, Kayla Green-Newton, King Green-Newton, Indigo Irving, Isis Irving, Tre Green, Iman Irving, Mela Haley; and her adored great-grandchildren: Lena White, Amora Turner, and Syre Ramirez.

Karen is survived by her siblings: Betty Green (Paul); Richard Lewis (Jane); Robert Lewis (Julie); Janice Lewis, Andre Lewis, and nephew Diallo Lewis (Charneal). She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Her legacy lives on in every life she touched, every lesson she taught, every laugh she shared, and every dream she encouraged.

Karen is deeply loved. She will be profoundly missed. And she will forever be remembered as a woman who lived fully, loved generously, and left the world more beautiful than she found it.

“Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, she was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure.’