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Karen Lynn Penland, 46, of Morganton, NC passed away on February 1st 2025.
She was born on March 31st, 1978 in Cascade County, Montana. Karen was one of the most compassionate people you could have met. She loved with all her heart and never met a stranger. She enjoyed sunsets, nature, traveling, shopping, and she was always looking for ways to help the people around her. The most important thing in Karen’s life was her family. She was a loving, caring, and supportive cornerstone for her family. She was a model for what a mom, mimi, aunt, wife and friend should be. She was always there for her family in every way that she could be. She had friends that became her family and their loving bond was strong. Karen was an amazing nurse with a work ethic that was unmatched. She had come to find a second family with her coworkers at Broughton Hospital where she served for 23 years. Karen was a golden soul with an admirable appreciation for the mundane.
She was preceded in death by her son, Trevor Dale; mother, Carol Benfield; father-in-law, Ken Penland; sister Cathy Browning; brother Robert Lea; and brother George Lea.
She is survived by her husband Jeremy Penland; son Justin Dale (Cassidy); son Matt Dale; daughter Emma Penland; granddaughters Kallie Dale, Oakley Dale, Memphis Dale, and Leighton Dale; grandson Jaxson Dale; sisters Charlene Barber (Mike), Diane Newsome (Billy); brothers Jimmy Hensley Jr., Kevin Hensley; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The memorial service will follow in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Keith Burkhart officiating.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I am still at a loss for words over this beautiful, strong woman! May you have the peace you needed.
You was an amazing person, an amazing nurse and all around amazing! You will truly be missed! You was such a a strong and amazing woman! You went through so much and still pushed forward trying to break through everything. There aren't many ppl in this world who could have made it through everything that you had to go through. I admire how you still was kind to the people you supervised at work. Such as myself. Anytime we worked together, you was always considerate, professional and always listened when I talked about my personal issues then. At the time I had no idea you had been through and even though you had your own worries, you still took the time to listen to mine. You always gave sound advice and never judged. Ty for crossing my life path and showing me that there are people as compassionate as you and understanding as you. Ty for always being you. We all love you and miss you. I'm praying you find the peace you so justly deserve. My condolences to the family and friends left behind.
I had the privilege and honor to work with Karen some at Broughton Hospital. She was a very caring and compassionate person. She never met a stranger. Praying that God will comfort and give peace to all of her family and friends. Julia Johnson
To the family of Karen Penland, you all are in my prayers and thoughts. She was a such a sweet person to work with. Karen Riley
My prayers are with you all. April Griffith
Such a beautiful and loving lady! Rest in peace my beautiful friend!