Karen Nace

Karen Louise Nace (nee Armetta), age 54, of Mt. Airy, died Wednesday November 11, 2009, at the Carroll Hospice, Inc.-Dove House in Westminster, MD. Loving wife for 34 years of Richard L. Nace, devoted mother of Ryan J. and Laura M. Nace, of Mt. Airy cherished daughter of Michael F. and Gloria Mary (Amadio)Armetta of Baltimore, precious sister of Rosemary Hopkins of Baltimore, caring daughter-in-law of Robert Nace of Kingsville. Karen was born July 26, 1955 in Baltimore, MD. Karen was a homemaker and part time kennel assistant having a great love and soft heart for any dog. She was an active member of Taylorsville United Methodist Church. She was secretary of the United Methodist Women, active member of the Mission Committee, Feed My Sheep soup kitchen, and alto in the church choir, taught Vacation Bible School, on the craft committee for the church bazaar with her dear friend Kim. She collected donations for the Appalachian Store, visited those in need delivering food and providing transportation to doctor's appointments and meetings. She was the anchor bowler for her team on the Tuesday morning Ladies bowling league and was an active volunteer for years when her children attended Mt Airy Elementary and Middle Schools running the book fair as well as being a bookstore volunteer at South Carroll High School. She enjoyed quilting classes, making quilts for those she loved. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend and will be missed by the many people who knew and loved her. Friends may call Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA, 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School) on Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 16, 2009, at 11:00 AM at Taylorsville U.M. Church, 4356 Ridge Road, Taylorsville, with Pastor Sarah B. Dorrance of Taylorsville U.M. Church officiating. Interment Taylorsville U.M. Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Karen requested that donations be made to the Mission Committee, Taylorsville United Methodist Church, 4356 Ridge Road, Mt Airy, MD 21771.
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