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Karen L. Whitten

2/6/1953 - 7/2/2023

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Obituary For Karen L. Whitten

Karen L. Whitten, 70, of Wintersville, Ohio died on Sunday, July 2, 2023 in Pittsburgh. She was born in Steubenville on February 6, 1953. She was a member of Wintersville Methodist Church. She graduated from Wintersville High School (1971), College of Steubenville (1975), Masters in Education from University of Dayton and Masters Plus from Malone University. Miss Karen worked at the School of Bright Promise where she began Karen’s Kiddy Kare. In 1989, she was the first preschool special needs teacher hired in Jefferson County until her retirement in 2006.

Miss Karen was preceded in death by her parents Henry “Pete” and Helen Davidson Whitten. Her passions were her love for animals and working with children. Also preceding her in death were beloved felines Sparky, Nibby, Thumper, Abby, Tanner, Jasmine, Oreo and Meme.

Friends may call at Wintersville Methodist Church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.

Private burial at Fort Steuben.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Wintersville Methodist Church, 702 Main St., Wintersville, OH 43953.

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    Jan and Valorie Weaver

    My girls loved Karen, we would always do crafts at her Aunt Virginia's house when we moved into our home down the street from Karen! She loved being a teacher and was loved by many. Rest In Peace Friend 🙏

  • 09/03/2024

    Marty Benner

    Karen was a beautiful person inside and out. She will be missed.Marty Benner

  • 09/03/2024

    Jean Woodward

    I have not seen Karen in years but will never forget sweet Karen. She was a bright light who wore a big smile. Sad to hear this.

  • 09/03/2024

    Maria Hamilton

    Karen will be greatly missed by many! She was a lovely person with a huge heart.

  • 09/03/2024

    Dean (Charlie) Bucci

    I won't ever forget you. You are and will always be missed.

  • 09/03/2024

    Bill Crowe Summerfield, FL

    The world will greatly miss Karen.

  • 09/03/2024

    Loretta Hellock

    Karen,"Little Bud", as she was known to me,loved her family,good friends and students.Even though she had many obstacles in life,(health , etc.),she always managed to overcome them.She often showered her friends with cards and gifts. You could always tell it was from her because her printing was like a little typewriter(very neat). I will always remember all the good times we shared at Hills Elementary.May you rest in peace dear friend.From, "Big Bud"(as she always called me).

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