Karen L. Oxford
July 14, 1951 ~ November 29, 2011
Karen L. Oxford, 60, Rockville, died November 29, 2011, in St. Vincent Hospice, Indianapolis. Karen was born July 14, 1951, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the oldest daughter of Ralph and Wilma J. (Case) Oxford.
She graduated from Monrovia High School in 1969 and attended computer programming school in Kansas City. She later graduated with honors from IUPUI with a nursing degree. She worked early on for Methodist Hospital, in home health care, and for AUL as a case manager. More recently, she enjoyed working at the Rockville Women’s Correctional Facility in the infirmary. She was a certified legal nurse consultant. Karen love the outdoors, spending time in her flower gardens and birding. She was an exceptional caregiver and a loving and proud mother.
Survivors include her son, John O’Dell of Raleigh, North Carolina; siblings, Karla Schilling (Frank) of Avon, Rajeana Costin-Poore (Dan) of Tennessee, Layne Oxford of Camby, Lonnie Oxford (Betty) of Greenwood, Kevin Oxford (Denise) of Cloverdale, and Valisa Harlan (Bob) of Granger; daughter, Misty Furgalson of McCordsville; grandson, Nevin Furgalson.
A celebration of life will begin at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 3, 2011, at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parke County Toys for Tots, c/o Anita Blaine Robinson, 10344 East Red Rose Lane, Rockville, IN 47872. Checks are to be payable to the cherity. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Working with Karen was always a joy. She had a great sense of humor and was always smiling. She had quite a way with the offenders as well! She knew exactly how to keep them in line and still have their respect. Rockville will not be the same without her. Wishing you all the peace, Heather
Karen will be greatly missed by all that she has touched. She always had a special way of knowing just what you needed to hear – even if you didn’t know it yourself. No matter what, she always had a way to share her smile and bring one to those that she encountered (even when she wasn’t bringing us candy). She brought peace to many, was greatly respected and loved by all. We will miss you my friend. Looking forward to seeing you again in Heaven, my friend.
I had the honor of working with Karen for over a year and all that knew her loved her. Karen’s spirit will be missed by all. Rest peacefully now Karen…..
My sympathy and prayers go out to the Oxford family. Karen was a great co-worker and a sweet person and was fun to be around. I worked with her at AUL. In recent years, I would email Karen and even met her mom last year when I thought my parents might move to the same assisted living facility as her mom. I know she talked about the clinic she worked in at Rockville and said she loved it there. Karen was not only sweet and fun to be around but a very intelligent lady. She will be missed. May she rest in peace! With deepest sympathies, Valerie Conner
Peace be with you friend. You will be missed. Your family will be in my prayers. So glad you got to go to Europe. These memories will be in your son’s heart forever.
Much love to Karens family. I feel very blessed to have had Karen in my life and will never forget her. Through her I also was given the chance to meet her very dear son John. John and Karen will always hold a very special place in my heart. John, I wish you the best of everything. Much love Lisa Gibson
Karen was so many things to so many people. You were a great friend to my Mother, a second Mom to her kids, and a grandmother to everyone. When I saw you last you were stilll so full of life and smiling even though you may have felt horrible. Thank you for all you did for us. You will be missed by so many.
Karen, I will miss you in the med line, and our talks about the people back home in Hendricks County, John and your family will be in my prayers. Donna Wolfe
How much we will miss you. Such a fine mother, R.N. and friend. Always in my thoughts and now in my memory forever. Diane Van Halen
Karen was a very caring person. I could always count on her for advice and friendship. She will be missed. My prayers are with her family and friends.
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Karen, For the little time God allowed you to be my good friend – I have been blessed to know you. I will miss you. Prayers to your family in their time of need. Teresa Christman
Karla and family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Mike and Marsha