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1956
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2022
Karen Wetherington Obituary
Karen was born to the late Donald Wickman and Mary Wickman on April 28, 1956. Karen was most known for advocating for her patients as a Registered Nurse and later a Nurse Practitioner, loyal friend, and loving mother and grandmother. She cared deeply about the Cave Spring community, was an active member of her church, loved music, and was a passionate environmentalist.
Karen is survived by her three children, Lauren Wetherington (Adam), Brooke Bruton (Drew), and Eric Wetherington; her mother, Mary Wickman; her two siblings, Sue Blackburn (Chip) and John Wickman (Barb); her two grandchildren, Eli and Harper Bruton; and her nieces and nephews.
The memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Cave Spring United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nature Conservancy at nature.org. The burial will be private.
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Theresa McCary
June 4, 2022
Such a sweet and loving person. We went to church together and worked the festivals together. I know she will be missed by all who knew her. She was a blessing to me when I got cancer for the second time. Loved to hear her play the piano.
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