Karen Lynn Guest of Fayetteville was born August 29, 1959 in Waukegan, Illinois. Karen embraced life with joy, humor and a love of life. She was caring, generous, and a true friend to all who knew her. She loved her family, friends, colleagues and made pets of any animals fortunate enough to find their way to her doorstep. She passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 and is preceded in death by her grandparents, Ulas and Madge Burnett and Stanley and Bernice Keller. Survivors include her husband, David Guest of the Home; stepson, Andy Guest and wife Kaylee of Rogers ;parents, Morris Burnett and Pearl Keller Burnett of Bellevue, NE; sister, Lori Gigliotti and husband Anthony of Omaha, Nebraska; step grandchildren, Gracyn and David and several other family members and friends. A graveside service will be held Monday, December 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM with Father Les Farley officiating. Burial will be at Buckeye Cemetery in Hindsville under the direction of Beard’s Funeral Chapel. In Lieu of flowers please send donations to Ozark Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, PO Box 9462, Fayetteville, AR 72703 or visit www.komenozark.org. Karen loved deeply and was loved deeply by all of us who will miss her dearly. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.
We all are so very sad to lose our beloved Karen. She has helped and supported everyone in our office for so many years, and showed such grace and courage while battling her cancer. We love her and will miss her so very much. We are so very sorry for your loss of such a fine and caring person.
Pearl, Morris, Lori and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Karen’s passing. My niece was a wonderful person who saw realistically and truthfully in all things. Her love of animals was only surpassed by her love of life. She will be so desperately missed by us all. My heart goes out to you as I can only imagine your grief can’t be measured in the loss of your beloved KB. Just know our Lord and saviour will keep her company till we all meet again.
I was deeply saddened to hear of Karen’s passing, and received the news while I’m out of town. I will miss Karen’s smiling face, and her sweet voice. Karen was one of the most caring people that I’ve ever met. She always had an upbeat attitude, even in the face of her illness. May you rest in peace, my friend!
With gratitude to God for Karen’s life and with sympathy and prayers as all those who love Karen mourn her passing to the Lord.
Karen was far more than a work mate, she was a dear friend. We spent many, many lunch hours walking and talking. Her stories about farm life, the goats, cows, cats, and Dave’s pigeons, gave one insight to another side of Karen, apart from the office. Her love of family, friends and energetic approach to life was ever apparent. My thoughts and prayers are with Dave, Lori, her parents, and all of those in Iowa and Nebraska that Karen maintained close friendships with, despite the distance. I’ll miss her ever so much.
Dave and family, I am so sorry for your loss…You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I was so very fourtunate to have Karen as my friend and I will miss her very much. Her strength amazed me and I know that she touched many lives and am so thankful to get to know her sweet spirit. She fought her illness with a grace that few can do and the world is a better place because she was in it….rest now Karen, you ran a good race!
Love Tami
I’m very saddened by the sudden loss of my Aunt Karen. She was a phenomenal woman whom I looked up to with much admiration and love. She always had a smile on her face and was one of the friendliest and compassionate people I have ever met. I can recall meeting her when I was 8 years old and hoping one day I could call her “Aunt Karen.” The effect she had on Dave and those around her was incredible and something I had never experienced. While I miss her more than I can say, I know she’s in a much better place now. I love you and miss you Aunt Karen! May you rest in peace.
A really fine lady who will be greatly missed. She was always happy, and shared that with everyone. The world was a better place because of her.
Jim Stolze
We enjoyed Karen’s pretty smile at so many of our lunches.
We will miss eating lunch with her.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
We enjoyed Karen’s pretty smile and sweet personality.
We will miss eating lunch with her.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Karen was such a wonderful person to know and work with. She was always so happy and caring with such a good heart. Just talking to her each day was a pleasure. We are all better just for knowing her. My family and I extend our deepest sympathies to her family at this time. She will be remembered with fondness.
Karen was more than a co-worker – she was a dear friend. I will miss our morning chats at work. It was easier to start the morning after spending a few minutes with her. Karen’s passing leaves a big hole in my life and in my heart. She will be missed and I feel fortunate to have known and loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Karen’s family and friends.
Dearest Lori and Anthony,
Prayers are going up all over Creighton, Omaha and Colorado Springs for you. May God’s grace and the prayers of your friends comfort you.
Dear Lori,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister.
You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care,
–Patty Perry
Our condolences to the family and friends of Karen. May all who will miss her dearly find comfort and peace knowing God has welcomed her with a loving embrace.
Please know that you are in our thoughts at this time. God bless you and yours
Morris, Pearl, Lori, David and all family,
Our hearts are very heavy and so saddened over your loss. We know that God is
with you and will strengthen you during this very, very hard time. You are all in
our prayers every day, and in the weeks to come. I know that Karen was very
loved and a very strong person. May God watch over all of you!