Karen Duffy

Karen Lee Duffy, 62, passed away December 23, 2016 after an extended battle with breast cancer. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held 6:00PM Thursday December 29,2016 at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel. Karen was born February 4th, 1954 in Twin Falls, Idaho to the late Marie and Doug Kafvelstrom. She grew up in Boise, ID and attended Borah High School, where she was in the graduating class of 1972. She then went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force from 1978-1982. Using the skills she honed in the military she continued her work as a Computer Technician in a civilian role for Telos Field Engineering in Ft. Rucker, Alabama. She worked her way up through the ranks and eventually became part of the management team and eventually used that experience to become a purchasing manager for a large Broadcasting Network in Virginia. She enjoyed her career, family was everything to Karen. In 1994, she happily left her job to take care of her grandchildren, even moving to from Portsmouth, VA to Kernersville, NC to stay close to them. She loved Kernersville since moving here in 2007 and became active in the Kernersville Newcomers Group and the Quilting Guild of High Point. Through these organizations she has made many long-time friends. She loved her family and friends above everything else. She was talented and creative, equally good at quilting and stained glass. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Lynn Thacker and her neice, Autumn Winters. Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Ed Duffy of the home, daughter Stormie Duffy; sons Kenneth Duffy and John Duffy; grandson Canon Duffy, granddaughters Grace Duffy Wiggs, Ashley Kicklighter and Shelby Duffy; and many other extended family and friends. The Family will visit with friends immediately following the service at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral & Cremations Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the charitable organization of your choice. Family and friends may sign, and view the guestbook at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com Service Information