Karen J. Mcmasters

Karen Jean McMasters, 61, of Deep Creek, FL passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012. She was the daughter of Theodore and Emma (Berry) Matthew, born on June 28, 1950. Karen was a strong woman known for her kind heart, feisty spirit, red hair, blue eyes and beautiful freckles. She was a math whiz and had the cleanest house in town. Heaven will be sparkling with Karen as a resident and Mom, we love you. She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Vickie (Tory) Osborne, Samantha (Kevin) Phillips, Jane (Chad) Little, and Jesse (Chris) Corbett all of North Port, FL; grandchildren, C.J., Brandt, Evan, Trevor, Richard (Bubba), and Van. Siblings of Springfield, IL: Betty, Sissy, Bobby, and Barbie; many nieces, nephews and close friend, Mike Treanor of Ft. Myers, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Charlie, sister, Helen and long time partner, Manny Presilla. A private service will be held in Springfield, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society http://www.lls.org/waystohelp/donate/donateonline/. To express condolences to the family, please visit www.Ltaylorfuneral.com .