Karen Hale Sineath 58, of Lake Gaston died Tuesday May 17, 2011. Karen was a native of Eden North Carolina located in Rockingham County. Karen was preceded in death by her mother Edith May Rickman Hale. Karen was a graduate of Western Carolina University. She was a retired schoolteacher from Everetts Elementary School in Halifax County. Karen was a member of Littleton Baptist Church and was a member of the choir and was also known affectionately as ‚âà??Granny‚Äö?Ñ?? to all the children. Karen is survived by her loving husband Jim and their beloved Dog Feather of the home; her father Jesse T. Hale, Sr. of Eden, her three sisters, Melinda H. Joyce and her husband Lemmie of Eden, Denise H. Blakeney and her husband Jim of Pearisburg, Va., Susan H. Walker and her husband Greg of Clemmons and her brother J.T. Hale, Jr. and Doris of Eden; sister-in-law, Bronna Graham of Washington, NC; two brother-in-laws, Tom Sineath and his wife, Carol, of Burlington and Alex Sineath and his wife, Nancy, of Hilton Head, SC; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Friday, MAY 20, at 10:30 a.m. at the Littleton Baptist Church in Littleton with Rev. Mike Currin officiating. Interment will be at 4 p.m. in Ridge View Cemetery in Eden. The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall at First Church of the Brethren in Eden. The Family will also receive friends Thursday, MAY 19, from 7-8:30 at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services in Roanoke Rapids. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Littleton Baptist church choir P.O. Box 216 Littleton, NC 27850. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.askewfs.com or www.fairfuneralhome.com
Dear Hale family, I am so sad to learn of Karen's passing. She was a light in everyone's life. She is one of the few people I thought of every day, long before her illness because she brought such joy to my childhood. There are some people who have a lasting impact on your life, and Karen was one of those to me. Even though I had not seen or spoken to Karen in years, I knew that if we ever did re-unite, it would be as if no time had passed. I share in your loss. Love, Betty
Betty Hopper Wynne
Melinda, Denise, J. T. and Susan: So sad to hear about Karen. She fought long and hard, but God knew it was time to bring her home. She will be welcomed in heaven as she is mourned here on earth. Each of you is dear to me and each of you have touched my life in so many ways through the years. I love you all and wish for you healing and comfort at the loss of your beloved sister. Sharon Pulliam Tongbua
Sharon Tongbua
To Jim and The Hale family: It saddened me to hear of Karen's passing. I know she fought a long, hard battle, with Jim family and friends there during this journey. Above all, I know her loving Heavenly Father never left her side. I pray for you all in the days to come. Please know how much she was loved and never forget that infectious smile. She is now fully healed, in the presence of the warmth of our Heavenly Father and among others, she has been reunited with her sweet Mother. Jim, I really respect and deeply admire your support that came natural because of your love for her. God bless you all. My Mother, Odessa Thompson asked that I send you all her sympathy as she has known the Hale family and thought so much of them.
Debbie and Myron Horton
To the Hale and Sineath family, I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Karen. I had heard she had been sick for a long time and kept up with her through Susan's reports. She was one of the sweetest people I remember from my childhood. I can see her smiling face now. May you know the healing touch of Jesus Christ in the days ahead and I pray for your family as you go through the days ahead. Blessings to you all in your time of loss. You know she is resting comfortably in the arms of Jesus and healed from all suffering. In Him, Annette Nicholson
Annette Richardson Nicholson
Sending my love and prayers to Karen's family. I sang with her in the choir at the First Church of the Brethern before I was old enough to drive. I used to envy her voice and loved when she sang. I had goose bumps every time she hit the high notes. Now she is singing for GOD personally. Her personality was beautiful and her laughter was catching. She will be missed.
Allyson Fretwell Roney
To Jim and the Hale family...I'm so sorry for the loss of Karen. She is in a better place now, no more pain and suffering. God Bless
Tinker Rush
Karen was such a sweet and wonderful person. Know that her entire family is in my prayers.
Sibyl Carter
J.T. & Doris, My heart goes out to you at this time of grief. J.T. I know personally the pain of losing a sibling. If there is anything I can do for you at all during the days ahead please don't hesitate to call on me. May God comfort and encourage you both at this time of loss. In Christ, Scott Hall
Scott Hall
Mrs. Sineath was my kindergarden teacher at Douglass School, she was a caring loving person. Every student she had she treated them as if they were her own. Karen will be missed greatly by everyone that knew her. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Crystal Walker Martin
To Jim and Karen's family: Words cannot express the feelings that I have for all of you at this most difficult time. I have not seen Karen for a number of years but still remember her "smiling face". I know that the days ahead will be difficult and that God will be there with each one of you as you laugh and remember the "good old days". I think about our days in GLEE CLUB...the fun that we all had and will always remember "that smiling face"..You all are in my thoughts and prayers...In Christ Always... Joni
Joni DeHart Morris
To Karens family ... i two went to school with karen and remember her and her smileing face ...i know she will be missed by everyone ..may God be with each and everyone of you during this time ..rose
rose t murphy
To the Sineath and Hale Families: Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers - Karen was one of a kind - always smiling and so sweet to everyone she met - I know that she is in a better place with no more suffering. May you find peace and comfort during the days and weeks ahead.
Doris Rea Melvin
Dearest Denise - I can't begin to tell you how very sorry I am for your loss. I can only imagine the pain and sorrow you are experiencing right now. Time will bring such fond memories, laughter that suddenly comes out as you think back on girlhood escapades and a sense of joy that comes from God above for bringing her into your life. Many prayers are with you today and much love always. Blessings, Alisa
Alisa Moody
Karen was truely a sweetheart, she will be missed by many
Lynn Scott-Hill
My prayers are with you all at this time. Karen was a very special person and a great teacher. She was my son's favorite teacher of all time. (Mark Price) I pray that you will find peace at this time.
Joan Eanes Spain
Karen was such a friendly and caring person always smiling and pleasant.My heart goes out to the family for such a loss. I pray for comfort and healing in the days ahead and hope that the happy memories help with the pain you are feeling. God Bless you and heal your broken hearts.
Susan Griffin Vernon/ DRS Medical
Melinda & JT we are thinking of you all and want to express our sympathy to the entire family.
Doris & Billy Johnson
To Jim and the family of Karen, We want to express our deepest sympathy to all of you for the loss of such a special lady. As a child growing up in the First Church of the Brethren, I just thought Karen was one of the most beautiful ladies in the world. She always had a smile on her face and it was such a blessing to hear her sing. She definitely was a strong person and lived each day to the fullest even though she didn't always have the strength to make it through each day. She is resting in the arms of Jesus now with no more pain or suffering. We pray that God will comfort each of you and may the memories of such a special lady help to ease the pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love and prayers,
Jimmy, Tammy(Cheek) and Tyler Jeffries
Karen was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. My love and prayers to her family
Connie Sams Tilley
My deepest sympathy go out to your family during this time of sorrow. The death of a love one is very difficult. Therefore, I'd like to share scripture that may help. Please, read John 6:40, 44.
J Nunnally
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, we know Karen will be missed dearly, Our thoughts and prayers will be with of you. GOD BLESS. Tim & Judy Carter.
Tim Carter
To Karen's Family, So sorry to learn of Karen's death. I just found it on internet today. I know she had been sick for a while. Our prayers are with you all. Lisa & Wade Vernon Murrells Inlet, SC
Lisa Vernon
Dear Family, Of Mrs. Karen Hale Sineath Karen was my very first kindergarden teacher, at douglass elementary school in eden, nc 27288. It was a very long time ago, since i had her as my teacher in 1977, i was 5 years old at the time, but i still remember karen as a kind compassionate and very careing person in the classroom. She was very young, full of energy, i really liked her in kindergarden. I remember her pretty blonde hair in kindergarden. And that she always would help us with our work activities, coloring, drawing, painting, holiday projects. Sorry in your loss, may god be with you and comfort you, during this difficult time. Jeffrey W Rakestraw
Jeffrey W Rakestraw
Thoughts and prayers to Jim and the entire Hale family.
Stephanie Roberson
I know Karen will be missed dearly but she is no longer suffering has a new body having a time in heaven. She was a wonderful woman with so much love and compassion for others. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family & friends.
Christy Truitt Hutchens
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