Karen Hope McCulloch
April 16, 1948 ~ July 7, 2013
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Karen Hope Dale McCulloch, 65, of Waters Cove Rd., Candler, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late George and Jessie Edney Dale. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eugene McCulloch.
Mrs. McCulloch was a career nurse with Mission Hospital, with over 30 years of caring for others. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
Mrs. McCulloch is survived by her sons, Chris McCulloch and wife Andrea, Chad McCulloch, and Kyle McCulloch and wife Krissy; and grandchildren Ben and Jessica.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Oak Hill United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Joe Tarpley officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
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Dear Chris,Chad,Kyle,and families,
I am very sorry for your loss! Karen was very special and I will always remember the funny stories she always told. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Chris, Chad and Kyle I am so sorry about your MOM. Just to let you all know I am thinking & Praying for the whole Family. If you need anything just let us know. I have come to Love and get to know your Mom in the last year or so, She was one great LADY.. She will be missed.
Dear Family,
My Love and prayers are for you. Karen was a dynamtic person that always loved you deeply. My thoughts
of her make me smile and I know they
will do the same for you. She always
brought laughter recalling the
times we had with our kids. Serving
as Den mothers for boy scouts with
her is one of my favorites, she always made it fun and the looks she
gave to the boys and me are imbedded
deep in my mind and heart. May God’s blessing and comfort be with
each of you.
CHRIS AND THE MC CULLOCH FAMILY WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR THAT YOUR MOM HAD PASSED AWAY NOW SHE IS SINGING WITH THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU GOD BLESS YOU ALL,
McCulloch Family, Karen was a good neighbor and friend. I went to school with her and Robert and they both were great people, she will be greatly missed. May God give you strength, comfort amd the promise of a joyful reunion some day. Deanna, Roy & Tony
Dear Chris and family, we are so sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I wish I was there to give you a hug but we are out of town this week. Please always remember that you will always be one of my ‘youngins’
We love you and your family very much.
Love, Irma and Buddy
Wow I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I know she had a positive impact on all those she encountered. Love and prayers to you all. God bless.
Chad, Kyle and Chris so sorry for the loss of your sweet mother. She has finally gone home to be with your dad. She was a wonderful lady…she will be in your hearts forever. God bless you all at this time.
My sisters and I had the privilege of attending church with Karen and her family when we were children. I was saddened to learn of her death. You will all be in my prayers.
Karen will be greatly missed because she was such a positive force. Her energy, enthusiasm, and love have left a vacuum in the lives of all she touched. We wish comfort and solace for all of you.
I use to work with Karen in the ER @ Mission.She was a ‘great’ lady that always had a smile on her face. God’s speed.
I AM SO SORRY CHRIS. TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER. SHE WAS A VERY SWEET LADY. SHE WILL BE MISSED A LOT. SHE IS IN A BEAUTIFUL PLACE NOW. TERESA NICHOLSON.
So sorry for your loss. Saying prayers for you and your family.
Mark Hipps (Rachel McCulloch Hipps’ son )
Kyle, Willis and I are so sorry for the sudden loss of your sweet mom. We are thinking of you, Krissy, and Chris and his family, and wishing you all peace. Love, Alex
Thinking of you at this time and knowing what you are going through. You have lost a mother, grandmother and also a friend. You are in our thoughts and prays.
Joyce and Richie Farmer
God bless you Chris, Chad and Kyle.
Dear Boys & Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom .Karen and I had a lot of history when we were young my Mother would take us to school in the morning and Jessie her Mom would pick us up . I spent a lot of fun times with her family as she was the only child and could get her Dad George to just about do anything for her he was one of the sweetest men I have ever known ,and always had a pocketful of change that Karen and I would use for a lot of candy and drinks at the store we would ride our bikes to the store,and Jessie, Karen Mom did not like her being so spoiled she would say , but we were just kids playing games and riding bikes having fun ,I will miss her we have so many memories ,Sorry I did not know about the viewing I was out of town
Dear Boys & Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom .Karen and I had a lot of history when we were young my Mother would take us to school in the morning and Jessie her Mom would pick us up . I spent a lot of fun times with her family as she was the only child and could get her Dad George to just about do anything for her he was one of the sweetest men I have ever known ,and always had a pocketful of change that Karen and I would use for a lot of candy and drinks at the store we would ride our bikes to the store,and Jessie, Karen Mom did not like her being so spoiled she would say , but we were just kids playing games and riding bikes having fun ,I will miss her we have so many memories ,Sorry I did not know about the viewing I was out of town
Barbara and I are thinking of you at this sad and trying time .Bless you both. Jim and Barbara