Karen Kay Henson

“Don’t Worry, Be Happy!” On Sunday, September 3rd, Karen Kay Henson wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend passed away after a long battle with cancer at the age of 57. Karen is predeceased in death by her mother Patti Niver, father Atlee Daniel “AD” Cathey, brother David Cathey, infant niece Dana Cathey and infant grandson Christian Capps. Karen is loving remembered by her husband “Mr. Wonderful” Peter Henson of 15 years. They were married in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 14, 2002. Karen is forever remembered by her daughter “Bear Bear” Amber Lynn Bialas and boyfriend Cody Medve; granddaughter “Boo Bear” Tinsley Joy Capps; brother Robert Pitts and wife Shirley; sister Judy Pequeno and husband Manuel; sister-in-laws Debbie Cathey, Kathleen Duncan; Brother-in-laws Michael Henson, Steve and wife Helen Henson; Nephews Robert Pitts Jr. and wife Christian, Nathan Pitts, Christopher and wife Amelia Pitts, and Jeremy Pequeno; Nieces: Dianna Wray, Denise Cathey and Jamie Pequeno as well as special extended family members. Karen is also survived by her childhood friend or as they referred to each other “sister” Carol Lee and husband Michael and their daughters Jamie and husband Eric Tripp, and Tricia Lee Malone. Karen was born in Houston, Texas on May 14, 1960. She graduated from Westbury High School in 1978. She graduated from Massey Business College with an Executive Accounting Degree in 1979. Karen’s career as a bookkeeper and QuickBooks Specialist spanned 38 years. Karen enjoyed spending time with her family and was the glue that held her extended family together. Karen loved babies and enjoyed spending time with her pride and joy Tinsley. Karen was a Girl Scout Leader for 12 years and continued her love of scouting with other leaders Penny Whited and Linda Jordan by hosting annual gatherings of the girls from STGSC Troop 629 over the past 15 years. Cruising was a favorite mode of travel that she enjoyed with Peter as well as annually with girlfriends. Her brother David, introduced Karen to motorcycles while in high school. Karen continued this pastime later in life. Karen held a lifelong passion for animals, especially cats. This was evident as she continued her passion by spoiling her 4 fur babies Piper, Rat Rat, Missy and Frankie. Karen will be missed by family, friends and the many clients who’s lives she touched on a daily basis. A celebration of Karen’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 16, 2017 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial donations to her granddaughter’s college fund at Karen K. Henson Memorial Fund at Capital One Bank or https://www.paypal.me/kkmemorialfund. Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., (Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218) in Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.

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Karen Kay Henson

May 14, 1960 - September 3, 2017