Karen Joy Stoddard Croft, 59, of Conover, passed away quietly on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her residence. Karen was born July 15, 1960 in Staten Island, NY to Joyce Matyi Levitt and the late Raymond Stoddard. Karen was a strong opinionated woman and wonderful mom. A former postal worker, she loved to play bingo and was a mother figure for many people.
Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 32 years, Lawrence “Larry” Croft; sons, Michael Stoddard of Clearwater, FL, Jeffrey Croft of Conover; daughters, Samantha Croft, McKenzie Croft, Carissa Brown-Croft and Lexi Croft, all of Hickory; brothers, David Newborn and wife Susan of Snellville, GA and Kevin Stoddard of Long Island, NY; sister, Donna Newborn of Drexel, NC; grandson, Joshua Stoddard of Statesville, and great- granddaughter, Emma Stoddard of Statesville.
The family will receive friends on Friday, June 12, 2020 at Drum Funeral Home in Hickory from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
Condolences may be sent to the Croft family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.
The Croft family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home in Hickory
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