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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