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September 5, 2007
Karen (Imhoff) Kelley
Anonymous The Norman Transcript Wed Sep 05, 2007, 12:23 AM CDT
Karen (Imhoff) Kelley, 49, of Norman, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2007 unexpectedly, after fishing at the lake near Antlers with her family.
Karen was born on December 18, 1957, to John and Katherine (Starzer) Imhoff in Norman. She graduated from Norman High School in 1976. Karen received her LPN in 1978 from Moore Norman Vo-Tech. She practiced nursing for 28 years, working in Norman and New Hampshire. At the time of her passing she worked for Dr. Sieck at the Norman Clinic. She always had a great smile and will be missed by everyone including her beloved patients. She loved gardening, the lake, her cats, OU Football, Maui, and most of all her family.
Karen is survived by her husband of 21 years Jay Kelley of the home; her daughter, Trisha Kelly; grandchildren, Jaycee and Joel Smith; stepson, Brian Karth; her parents, Katherine and John Imhoff; her identical twin sister, Christine Imhoff and husband Ronnie Foutch; her brother, John Alan Imhoff and wife, Kathleen and five dearly loved nieces and nephews.
Services will be10:00 AM Thursday, September 6, 2007 at the Primrose Chapel in Norman. Services are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Service.
Submitted by family
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Laura Kerby (Lake)
I worked with Karen for many years. She was funny and nice and was a very good nurse. She died very suddenly and has left a huge void for her family. She cared for her parents, her daughter her grandchildren, her husband and her sister and her loss was tragic for them.Sonya Cohlmia (Grob)
Karen was a sweetie! I met her and Christine in FIRST grade at Jackson. I remember us at recess...there were some small shrubs that were right by the tennis courts. we would have a little area in there that she Christine and I don't remember who else, would be 'in'. Unfortunately, as so often happens, in Jr. High we went separate ways. I think of her and christine OFTEN...I see the house they grew up in on Melrose Drive almost every day! And I DO think of her and how short her life was!Nancy Webb (Keim)
Everyone knows that Karen was a identical twin. I met Karen & Chris in Jr. High, I had the hardest time trying to figure which was which..something to do with one wearing a different color of wire framed glasses. Both sisters were always having a good time. I think of them often because I have identical twin daughters. Both Karen and Chris were very likable and friendly to everyone. I wonder many times did they argue like my twins. One thing for sure you NEVER try to help twins solve an argument..you will become the enemy...lol And the twins always stick together no matter what!! They are strongly bonded forever! I'm sure she is missed greatly by her sister and family and I send my deepest sympathy.
Karen you were such a sweet person. God bless you.
Shauna Raymond (Evans)
Karen and Chris were my best friends growing up. Their mother and grandmother were my mother and grandmother as well. They would make sure that I was doing what I was supposed to. She was a wonderful person.
Shauna Evans