05/16/12 — KAREN M. HERRON

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KAREN M. HERRON

Feb. 6, 1959-May 15, 2012

Karen Vollrath Herron, 53, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family.

Karen was born in Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 6, 1959, to Anna Mae Liesey Vollrath of Cleveland, Ga., and the late Donald Paul Vollrath.

She was a registered nurse, having worked at O'Berry Center and Wayne Memorial Hospital.

Karen was an amazing artist, and loved writing poetry.

A memorial service will be held Friday, May 18, 2012, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home, with the Rev. Colin Munroe and Joe Depalantino officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service.

In addition to her mother, Karen is survived by her husband, Steve Herron; her son, Mark Herron of Goldsboro; her sisters, Deborah Vandiver and husband, Harold, of Elberton, Ga., and Donna Reeves and husband, Steve, of Clermont, Ga.; and her brother, Roger Vollrath of Cleveland, Ga.

The family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, N.C., 27834.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.

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Published in Obituaries on May 16, 2012 1:50 PM