Karen Anne Hale, 79, resident of New Port Richey, Florida, went to be with the Lord March 27, 2025, due to a stroke. She leaves behind a large loving family, and many dear friends.

She was born Karen Anne Jones on  February 8, 1946 to Antoinette and Robert Jones in Saint Petersburg, Florida. She graduated from Northeast High School in 1963. She is preceded in death by her husband Harry, her son Chet, her son Paul, and her sister Pam Johannessen.  She is survived by her daughter, Roxanna Micciche, son-in-law, John Micciche, sister, Joy Mootsey, daughter-in-law, Michelle Hale, and daughter-in-law Sarah Hale, 10 grandchildren, Sara, Melissa, Stephanie, Jennifer, Dalton, Allison, Mark, Emily, Kati, and Shaylee, and four great grandchildren Karen, Zelda, Isaac, and Providence.

Karen married Harry Hale June 27, 1964, in Saint Petersburg Florida. They were faithfully married for 53 years until his passing in 2017.

If there is one thing Karen will be remembered for, it’s the love she had for her family. There wasn’t a person she met who didn’t know how proud she was of them. She was also a very hospitable and generous host. You never left her home hungry whether you were family or the maintenance man.

Every Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas she hosted large family gatherings at times with over 50  people.

Members of her family always knew when she was at their sporting event, because she would be the loudest person cheering for them.

Karen saw the best in people, especially her family, and had a way of making you feel special and valued.

Karen was a great listener, and had many friends. She will always be remembered for her warmth and care for everyone. Her prayers, love, and family legacy live on.