Karen Nan Tackett

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Karen Nan Tackett, 71 of Loyall, was born on Wednesday, August 21, 1940 at Pine Mountain Kentucky and died on Thursday, January 26, 2012 with her family by her side at Barbourville Health and Rehabilitation in Barbourville.

She is a 1958 Loyall High School Graduate, received her BA at Union College and is a retired Social Worker with Kentucky State Family Services. She is a member of Loyall United Methodist Church where she also was a Superintendent of Sunday School.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Estil Jackson and Lottie Ellis Jackson; her husband, Billy Jack Tackett.

Nan was a devoted wife, daughter, caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her twin sister, Sharon Ann and husband, Leonard Stubbs of Louisville, KY; her daughters, Regina and husband, William Nolan of Loyall and Karen LaVonis and husband, Dennis Miracle of Barbourville. One grandson, William Leo David and wife, Amanda Nicole Nolan of Louisville, KY and her great-granddaughter, Sarah Makenzie Nolan. Also surviving is a very special friend, Janet Miracle.

Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 at Rich Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 10:30 AM in the Chapel of Rich Funeral Home with Rev. Clay Groves and Father Anthony Muthu officiating.

Burial services will follow at Resthaven Cemetery Chapel.

Pallbearers will be Dewey Cavins, Adam Cavins, Andrew Cavins, Dale Fox, and Graham Johnson.

The family wishes a very special thank you to the Staff of Hospice of the Bluegrass of Harlan & Knox Counties and Barbourville Health & Rehabilitation for all your care and compassion.

Memorial contribution suggested to American Arthritis P.O. Box 7669 Atlanta, Georgia 36357-0669 or to Harlan County Humane Society P.O. 844 Box Harlan, KY 40831 or your local Humane Society.

Rich Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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#11 Brian Thornton 2012-02-02 23:01

Regina and LaVonis, our thoughts and prayers are with you at the passing of your mother. Your mom was a wonderful lady. May God's peace and mercy be with you.

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#10 Doris Thornton 2012-02-01 10:22

Regina and LaVonis, I am very saddened to hear of your mother's death. She was such a special person. It is so difficult to loose a parent and my heart goes out to you both. I know that your mother is in a better place. She will be sadly missed.

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#9 Richard Stoltzfus MD 2012-01-31 13:19

I was saddened to hear of Karen's death. I pray that God would comfort you and give you his peace at this time of sorrow.

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#8 Joy Daniels 2012-01-29 15:40

Regina, Ann and all family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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#7 Brenda Hill Rhymer 2012-01-29 09:21

My thoughts and prayers are with you. The loss of your Mother is so hard to bear. Nan was a wonderful person. You Dad was my 4th grade teacher. He was a wonderful kind hearted person as well. Iwill always remember your family as part of the mary Helen Church family.May God give you peace and comfort as only he can.

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#6 Sherry Hartlove 2012-01-28 16:42

Regina,
You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. We love you and will always be here for you. Praying Gods peace and comfort for you in these days.
Love in Christ

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#5 Elizabeth McKinney 2012-01-28 12:56

May God keep this family in His mighty hand at this sad time.

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#4 Ruth Truitt 2012-01-27 17:02

Regina and LaVonis, please know that I am so sorry for your loss. Nan was a wonderful person whose Christian love for others made them feel at ease from the first time they met her. I feel blessed to have known her.

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#3 Jeanette Shepherd 2012-01-27 16:00

Regina I know the lose of a mother, here is nothing like that lose. My deepest condolences to you and your family. I'm sure your heart ackes and will for a long while, because your mother is always your best friend.
Please know I am thinking about you and praying for you.........

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#2 Mary & Takis Saragas 2012-01-27 14:57

Regina and LaVonis, Please accept our sincere sympathy with the loss of your precious mother. May you take comfort in the knowledge that she is no longer suffering and is rejoicing with our Lord in Heaven. Losing a mother is one of the most difficult losses to endure. She was truly loved and will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to you both and all the family.....

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#1 Allan D. Coldiron 2012-01-27 10:23

Nan was a GREAT 1st cousin. She was always so friendly and always herself no matter where you saw her. She loved to laugh and have fun which was part of her Jackson trait. She will be missed by those related to her and who knew her.

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