Karen Jean Furey
Karen Jean Furey, 63, was welcomed into Heaven on March 21, 2026 where she was greeted by her parents Bob and Lorraine Furey as well as her brothers Robert and Ken Furey. She is survived by her younger sisters: Laura Kincaid and Ellen Whittington (Scott) as well as her nieces Caroline Kincaid, Bree Whittington, Holly Whittington and her nephew Christopher Kincaid.
Born June 18, 1962, in Poughkeepsie, NY, Karen grew up in Raleigh, NC, where she attended Sanderson High School and played trumpet in the marching band. In 1987 Karen graduated from Western Carolina University’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences. She was proud to serve as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy at Camp LeJeune Naval Hospital from 1988-1991. After her military service, Karen was an Environmental Health Specialist for Onslow County, NC until she retired in 2021.
Karen chose a quiet life, and she was known for her love of Hallmark movies, puzzles, cross stitch, God and cats and not necessarily in that order. She had a beautiful soul, and we were all better for having her in our lives. She will be missed and remembered by her family and friends including her college roommate and best friend, Reverand Jill King. Special thanks to Trellis Hospice and the VA Liberty Lane Hospice House for the kindness and compassion they showed Karen during her journey.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 11th at 3 PM in Summersett Memorial Chapel, the family will speak to friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary, 220 Grace Church Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147.
Born June 18, 1962, in Poughkeepsie, NY, Karen grew up in Raleigh, NC, where she attended Sanderson High School and played trumpet in the marching band. In 1987 Karen graduated from Western Carolina University’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences. She was proud to serve as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy at Camp LeJeune Naval Hospital from 1988-1991. After her military service, Karen was an Environmental Health Specialist for Onslow County, NC until she retired in 2021.
Karen chose a quiet life, and she was known for her love of Hallmark movies, puzzles, cross stitch, God and cats and not necessarily in that order. She had a beautiful soul, and we were all better for having her in our lives. She will be missed and remembered by her family and friends including her college roommate and best friend, Reverand Jill King. Special thanks to Trellis Hospice and the VA Liberty Lane Hospice House for the kindness and compassion they showed Karen during her journey.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 11th at 3 PM in Summersett Memorial Chapel, the family will speak to friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Faithful Friends Animal Sanctuary, 220 Grace Church Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147.