Karen Lee (Van Meter) Barrett, 71, Zellwood, originally lived in Wellsburg, West Virginia, went home to be with The Lord, Sunday, December 5, 2021, peacefully with her husband, Marvin Barrett, by her side. Karen was preceded in death by her parents George Van Meter and Mary (Jennings) Manley. She has three surviving brothers William, Steve, and Gary Van Meter. Karen’s greatest joys were spending time with her family, her pet Yorkie (Missy), grandchildren, great grandchild and serving her Lord and Savior with a humble heart. She was a long-time member of the Liberty Lighthouse Church of God. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Some of her greatest qualities were her loyalty, strength, generosity, kindness, and personality. Karen enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, gardening, and reading. Throughout her life, she also enjoyed traveling, going to the beach, and festivals. This was her favorite time of year, she always had and prepared Thanksgiving dinner at her house for the family and this year was no different. It was a great memorable event.
She’ll be cherished and missed by her loving husband of 22 years, Marvin Barrett; daughters, Mella Bullock (Jesse), Jennifer Ringer, Sandy Hudson (Chris) and Tina Richardson (Tony); grandchildren, Nathan Sobba, Isaac Sobba, Austin Michel, Kalie Hudson, Dallas Hudson, Cody Richardson, Abby Shah; great grandchild Whitley Michel. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 11th at 2 o’clock at Loomis Family Funeral Home with service immediately following at 3 o’clock. Burial will take place in the Conquest Cemetery following the service. In-lieu-of flowers, donations may be made to The Liberty Lighthouse Church of God, 1021 E Liberty Avenue, Mount Dora, FL 32757. The Family would like to thank the Kindred Hospice providers, Nurse Beth, Caseworker Joan, Caretaker Denise, and Chaplin Harris for their care. Thank you to Pastor James Waldron of (LLCOG) for all of the great service to our family. Thank you from the Family to Loomis Family Funeral Home for assisting the family at this time.
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Service
Visitation
Loomis Funeral Home
420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712
December 11, 2021
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Funeral
Loomis Funeral Home
420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712
December 11, 20213:00pm
Graveside
Conquest Cemetery
5538 Yothers Road, Apopka, Florida 32712
December 11, 20214:00pm
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
420 W Main St
Apopka, FL 32712-3452
Elaine Heathcoat says
I am so sorry to hear that Karen has passed away. I cherish the wonderful times, sitting with her in the lunchroom at work, sharing our knitting and crochet projects. Heaven is richer for her arrival.
Coletta Jean Barrett says
Karen, I love you and miss you so much!! You were wonderful to Pop and me, always looking out for us and making sure we had whatever we needed. I loved spending time with you. You are my daughter(in love). I love you and I know you have already hugged Pop for me.
Len and Margie Walls says
Marvin,
You were so blessed to have a lady like Karen in your life. We were all very blessed to know her and to experience her kindness gentleness and hospitality!
I am broken hearted but rejoice over the news of her homegoing.
Our love and prayers go out to you and your family.
DrO says
I love knowing you.
Shana barnes says
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Mindy Jo McCormack says
I am so sorry for you loss, prayers for the whole family. I know she is in a better place, but it is still hard for the ones she left behind.
mark says
Psalm 166-Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
May you all have peace