1943
Karen
2022
Karen Gielinski
March 27, 1943 — September 29, 2022
Karen Elaine Gielinski, 79, of Stanley passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Born Saturday, March 27th, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Jim and Wanda Kotlarcyzk.
Karen was a great animal lover. She was a loving and compassionate nurse who loved crafts, family get-togethers, and her animals. She was one of the greatest cooks to walk this earth.
She is survived by her dog Chico; her children Wendy Butler, Danielle Poston, Richard Butler II, Yvette Snyder, and Daryl (Debbie) Butler; her grandchildren Audrey, Travis, Casey, Derrick, Sarah, Jessica, Kimberly, Autumn, Richard III, Kayleigh, Scott, Jenna, Carrie, Evan; her siblings Joyce Ratkowski, Kurt Kotlarczyk, Larry Kotlarczyk, and Jimmy Kotlarcyzk; and numerous great-grandchildren.
A private family memorial is being planned for a later date.
Memorials may be made to East Lincoln Christian Ministries, 4278 Catawba Burris Rd, Denver, NC 28037.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Gielinski family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
Karen was a great animal lover. She was a loving and compassionate nurse who loved crafts, family get-togethers, and her animals. She was one of the greatest cooks to walk this earth.
She is survived by her dog Chico; her children Wendy Butler, Danielle Poston, Richard Butler II, Yvette Snyder, and Daryl (Debbie) Butler; her grandchildren Audrey, Travis, Casey, Derrick, Sarah, Jessica, Kimberly, Autumn, Richard III, Kayleigh, Scott, Jenna, Carrie, Evan; her siblings Joyce Ratkowski, Kurt Kotlarczyk, Larry Kotlarczyk, and Jimmy Kotlarcyzk; and numerous great-grandchildren.
A private family memorial is being planned for a later date.
Memorials may be made to East Lincoln Christian Ministries, 4278 Catawba Burris Rd, Denver, NC 28037.
Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Gielinski family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.
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