Karen Grimm

Karen Lou McCracken Grimm of Winfield, formerly of St. Albans passed on to be with her Lord on Sunday December 16, 2012. She was born April 6, 1959 in Charleston, to her dearest mother and father, the late, Paul ?Jack? and Louana Derrick McCracken. She excelled in athletics in Junior high school and at St. Albans High school where she graduated in 1977. She was a member of Highlawn Baptist Church where she displayed her musical talents by playing the piano and singing with the voice of an angel. Karen worked hard all of her life by waitressing and dental hygiene and for 14 years she was a paralegal with the Calwell Practice in Charleston. She was also a housewife and a good mother. Karen was known by many by her warm smile and kind words. Karen not only talked love but was a true example of God?s love in action. Her heart reached out to anybody in need and would always help without question if it were in her power. She was a natural at cheering people up even if she was weighed down with her own problems. Many people also learned from her by example the true meaning of God?s forgiveness. Karen will be extremely missed by everyone whose life she touched especially by her husband, children and stepdaughter. You are at true peace now Lou Lou and we will join up with you in Heaven when Christ returns. Your body may be gone but your warm heart, smile and love we were shown will live forever. God bless your soul. Karen is survived by her husband, Andy Grimm; sons, Chris Campbell of Winfield and Michael Campbell of Point Pleasant; daughter, Wendi Matthews of St. Albans; stepdaughter, Amber Grimm of Winfield; brother, Robert McCracken (Debbie) of St. Albans; nieces Kristen Shockey (Steve) and Allie Gessel (Jeremy) and countless friends who loved and cherished her more than words can express. A memorial service will be at 1:00 pm Saturday December 22, 2012 at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans. You may visit with the family from noon until the 1:00 pm service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Ray of Hope Women?s Shelter, Charleston, WV or charity of your choice.