Karen Miller McConnell went home to her Heavenly Father on
March 19, 2015. Born in Salisbury on April 13,
1950, to Robert and Ruth Miller, she graduated from Boyden High School and went
on to get a degree from Kings
College in Charlotte
NC. Karen had a great passion for
history, which led her into a career that included a position as Docent at
Hezekiah Alexander Historic Home Site and later at Rosedale Historic
Plantation, where she was Curator of Education until retirement. She held leadership positions in various
historic associations, was very active in the life and ministry of St Paul’s
Lutheran church, and volunteered in the community. She was a loving wife, mother and Mamaw. Karen co-authored one book and was doing
research on another historical reference. Inspired by events which occurred at
the family home place, which she and her husband restored, she was writing a
novel based upon the events. She enjoyed reading, photography, researching
genealogy, shag dancing, antiquing, church music programs, crafts, and her
cats.
Karen is preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Bernhardt
Miller. She is survived by her father,
Robert Miller, her husband, Stan, sons, Chad (Terri), Jeromy (Nicole),
grandchildren, Maddy, Ella, Porter and Sawyer, her sister, Elizabeth Miller
(Rick), brother, Frank Miller (Judy), and many other beloved family and
friends.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for
all the love and support shown Karen and the family during her illness.
Karen was the web master and creator of this blog. We will try to keep up family posts as she would want.
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