1947-2024
Karen Kay Nemitz was born on June 11, 1947, in Menlo, the daughter of Edward and Jennie (Miller) Avey. She graduated from Guthrie Center High School. Karen devoted most of her adulthood to working as a bookkeeper and legal assistant for various accountants and lawyers.
Throughout her life, Karen touched the hearts of those around her with her kindness, wisdom and gentle spirit. Her dedication to her family was unwavering, and she leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She had a keen interest in spending quality time with her friends and her family, especially her grandchildren. Karen was an avid reader and enjoyed a good movie.
Karen actively worked and volunteered for Our Savior Lutheran Church and Gracewell-Eventide Lutheran Home in Denison. Her commitment to helping others and making a positive impact on those around her was admirable. Karen will always be remembered for her laugh and her radiant smile that had the power to brighten up any room she entered. She had an ability to spread joy and positivity wherever she went, touching the hearts of everyone she met.
Karen passed away suddenly on Monday, June 24, 2024, at her home in Denison attaining the age of 77 years and 13 days. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Doug Hummel; brother, Norman Avey; and sisters, Carol Lebeck and Connie Avey.
She is survived by her son, Luke Long, and his wife, Cheri, and their children, Oliver and Eleanor Long, all of Omaha, Nebraska; Doug’s children: Ashley Kempf (Hummel) and her husband, Mitchell, of Jamaica and Cole Hummel of Des Moines; brother, Lyle Avey and his wife, Karen, of Lubbock, Texas; sister, Pat Cisler of Centerville; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Graveside Services were held 11 a.m., Monday, July 1, 2024, at Union Cemetery in Guthrie Center with Rev. Steven Daiker officiating. Following the service, the family invited everyone to the United Methodist Church for a time of fellowship and lunch. Services were provided by the Huebner Funeral Home in Denison.