Karen Ann Howlett, age 62 of Holt Michigan passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was born April 6, 1958 in Howell, Michigan the daughter of Kenneth and Rose Marie (Aubuchon) Vorce. She married Randy Howlett on September 12, 1980.
Karen loved to garden and can the food that she grew. She liked making banana bread and rock candy for family and friends to enjoy. Karen also enjoyed fishing and camping. Lake Michigan was one of her favorite places to visit.
She is survived by her husband, Randy Howlett; daughter, Sarah (Andy) Reighard; daughter, Christina (Erik) Saari; 8 grandchildren; mother, Rose Marie Vorce; brother, Gordon (Donna) Vorce; sister, Theresa (Tom) Grover; Lynnet (John) Caras; brother, Randy (Liz) Vorce; many nieces and nephews. Karen was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Vorce.
Visiting will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm with a Rosary prayed at 1:30 pm at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Williamston Chapel. Keeping with Covid precautions, visiting is limited to 25 people at a time with masks being required and mindful of social distancing practices. A 2:00 pm Graveside Service will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Williamston with Father David Fons officiating.
Memorials in Karen’s honor may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Awareness at www.komen.org.
