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Karen Mentzer

Passed 11/09/2020

Obituary For Karen Mentzer

Karen Anita “Hunny” Mentzer, 54, of Gastonia, NC passed away at home on November 9, 2020. Karen was born in Charlotte Memorial Hospital on December 19, 1965.

She graduated from Hereford High School in Maryland. She worked as a manager at Cash American Pawn for a number of years.

Karen is preceded in death by father: Gerald L. Mentzer; grandparents: Harry W. and Anita B. Mentzer of Hereford, MD and Mary Beach Clippard of Gastonia, NC.

Karen is survived by her mother: Janet Crawford of Gastonia, NC, sister: Leslie M. Kendrick and husband: Eric W. Kendrick of Gastonia, NC; son: Justin M. Burton and wife: Ashleigh K. Burton of Livingston, TN; grandchildren: Brayden L. Burton, Liam J. Burton, and Elisha N. Burton; nephews: Marcus C. Mentzer and wife: Hannah D. Mentzer of Clyde, NC; and Brandon S. Wilkerson of Gastonia, NC; partner: Mike Floyd of Gastonia, NC and other family and friends.

Walk thru viewing will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 3 until 7.

Masks are required.


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Kelly Westmoreland lit a candle with my condolences and then Kelly just lit a candle for Karen. Love you my friend!!!!

Karen was a sweet, kind and friendly person. She always had that bright smile on her face every time I saw her. I loved that sweet Karen and she will be greatly missed for sure. I just now found out and my thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Leslie and Janet, u just heard about Karen. Blessing to all. Dee Beck

my thoughts and prayers go out to karen family me and karen worked together for a couple years we shared happy memories together she was the kind of person that would earn your friendship in a heart beat rest in peace my kind friend and remember to sing with me from heaven our song SUGAR SUGAR you will truly be missed ....Diana Perez

Wow!!! I have been friends with Karen for quiet a few years, beginning when she worked for Food Lion. I worked for Frito Lay,she was my reciever. We shared so many stories and laughs. Things changed, work wise and I didn't work her store anymore. Imagine my delight when I walked into Cash America, and there she was. I will so very much miss you Karen. You were a gem.

Leslie, Janet, JB , Marcus and Brandon There are no words to make your hurt go away. I cannot even begin to tell you how very sorry I am that you are having to go through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Love you always Lori Stewart

Janet, Leslie, JB, Marcus & Brandon- I have known Leslie for many years. I know there is great sadness being felt by your entire family with the sudden passing of Karen. Please know that you are being thought of and prayed for during this incredibly trying times. You are love. Always, Kelly Carroll

Leslie, Janet, and family prayers of comfort for you during this difficult time. Karen is healed and at rest. Love to all. Karen Almony

Janet, I am so sorry about Karen. I am lifting you and your family up in prayer as you go through this difficult time. Tammie K.

To my one and only sister. I have loved you ALL my life. Never known life without you. Taken away too soon from us but now you are completely healed in each and every way. Until we meet again . Love Boo

RIH Karen. Love you and miss you.

Karen Dube

Karen was a great friend. She always had a smile on her face. She's going to be missed. I love you and miss you Karen.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Gregory Funeral Service | Gastonia, NC

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