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Karen Harris Obituary

Karen Jane Harris (nee Benedict), age 81, of Clinton Twp., MI passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Karen retired from the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Command (TACOM) in Warren, MI. Karen was an avid genealogist and a beautiful quilt maker. She enjoyed doing arts & crafts, spending time with her family, many friends and her beloved dog Mazie who was her best friend and constant companion. Karen is survived by her daughters; Sheila (Patrick) Franklin of Fife Lake, Mi, Lisa (Patrick) Brown of Terre Haute, IN, and Julie (Anthony) Price of Roseville, MI; 6 grandchildren Melissa, Megan, Kayla, Brendan, Matthew and Bailey and 6 great grandchildren Nathanial, Layla, Landon, Piper, Noah and Preston. She was preceded in death by her husband John C. Harris. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church at 57 Southbound Gratiot Avenue, Mt. Clemens, MI. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Breast Cancer Society.

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Published by The Macomb Daily on Oct. 8, 2023.

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June 8, 2024

Karen was my neighbor in the now named "Windsor Farms Mobile home community" and also a member of our short lived homeowners association. She was a talented and kind person. I remember seeing her at the pioneer days recreation at Metro Beach in her costume as a female pioneer. It was very cool! I'm very sorry that my message is so late. I didn't discover the truth of her passing until today. My condolences to all of her loved ones. I know I didn't know her and it's been a very long time since I even saw her, but I wanted to honor her memory, her life, and her death. I believe in respecting all life because all life and life itself is precious. She lived on my street and I hope she is healthy, happy, and at peace now.

Carole Nicholas

October 10, 2023

Karen was my sister in law. We enjoyed time together whenever we were around each other right from the moment she joined our family. She was a good wife, a good mother, a good grandmother, a good friend and all around good person! She was proud of her girls, loved her work and enjoyed life. She will be missed by many. She also endured much heartache, but overcame her pain the best she could. John and I are so very sorry for your loss dear nieces and families. May the good memories you share help you thru your grief. REST IN PEACE Karen.

Karen Hayes

October 8, 2023

Karen Harris and I were friends for a long time. She will be missed so much. I knew her from the Genealogy Group and our Writing Group. She was such a wonderful person to know. Karen Hayes

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