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Karen Leigh Simpson

June 16, 1955 - December 18, 2022

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Obituary For Karen Leigh Simpson

Karen Leigh Simpson (née Swart) passed on December 18, 2022 with her husband by her side. Born June 16, 1955 in Houston, TX, the first child of Margaret Dwyer Abernethy and George H. Swart. She grew up in Stone Ridge, NY and attended Rondout Valley Central schools. She moved to St. Petersburg, FL where she met and married her husband of 33 years, Michael Simpson. Together they raised two daughters, Kelley and Megan. She earned her AA degree in Early Childhood Development from St. Petersburg College. Karen loved children and cared for many over the years. She loved reading and spending time with her family, including their newest family member, her puppy, Kai. She will forever be remembered by her kindness and compassion to all who she encountered. Karen leaves to treasure her memory her loving husband and two daughters. She is also survived by her mother; brother, George; and sisters, Jamie, Meg and Linda, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was pre-deceased by her father, and in-laws, John and Lillian Simpson. A special thank you to Florida Cancer Specialists and Empath Health for their compassionate care.

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