Karen Spangler Obituary

Karen Hebert Spangler, 65 years of age, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in her home with her family by her side. She fought an aggressive cancer for 6 years with zeal, unrelenting in her pursuit to defy the odds and beat Multiple Myeloma. Karen was born on February 10, 1956 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Whitman and Sylvia Hebert. She was eldest of 3 children. David Hebert, who passed away in 2019, was the middle child married to Mary Ann Hebert. Phil Hebert, the youngest, is married to Toby Hebert. Karen has 1 son, Daniel Schwab, married to Via Schwab. She had 3 grandchildren: Austin, who passed away in 2018, Juliette, and Aria. Karen married the late David Spangler in 2018, and they resided in Jefferson, Louisiana. She was retired from CNA, where she worked for many years as an insurance underwriter and "social chair". She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends, and was an avid reader. She always put others before herself, and she touched the lives of many. A private service has been held. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation in Karen's name to Myeloma research at UAMS Winthrop D. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, cancer.UAMS.edu/get-involved/donate. Arrangements by L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.muhleisen.com.