Karen E. Gregg

On Thursday, June 22, 2023, Karen Elizabeth Gregg, loving wife, mother of three, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed into glory as she was surrounded by her family in Oakdale, California. She was fifty-two years old. Karen, or "K.P." as she was affectionately called, was born to Gordon and Mary in Hayward, California. She had one older brother, Kevin. Karen never knew a day in which she did not trust in Jesus Christ as her only hope in life and death. She was baptized as a covenant child at First Presbyterian Church of Hayward. She grew up in a faithful Christian household where she was instructed in the faith and came to believe at an early age. Her faith was precious to her, and she spent every day of her life in worship and service to her King. Karen attended Mt. Eden High School in Hayward, California and graduated in 1988. She had a passion for music. She loved to sing and dance, and began piano lessons at the age of six. She pursued her love of music to the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA, where she eventually graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance/Accompaniment in 1992. She would often bless her friends, family, and members of her church with her skillful piano playing and beautiful singing voice. Karen was not only musical, but also had a talent and passion for finances. Shortly after college, she began working as a receptionist at Knudsen Candy Company, where she went on to become office manager and candy buyer. In 1998, she began working as operations manager for Gorman Confections Brokerage, and eventually became a part owner of the company in 2005. Karen met her husband, David Gregg, at their church youth group in 1994. They were married on November 7, 1998. Karen and David had three children together: Joshua (23), Hannah (21), and Sophia (19). She homeschooled the children in their early years, and always worked diligently to ensure that the Gregg home was a place of love and hospitality. Karen endured difficult and debilitating health challenges throughout her life, but always chose rather to focus on her blessings with a heart of thankfulness. In September 2006, Karen was diagnosed with brain cancer. She endured a craniotomy and radiation treatments, which affected her memory, speech and comprehension. In 2013, she suffered a fall while inside their home. Though a minor fall, it fractured her c4 vertebrae, given that her bones had become brittle from numerous radiation treatments. In 2018, her brain cancer reappeared and she endured a second craniotomy and additional radiation. Though her body had been weakened and worn from many years of fighting cancer, her faith was nevertheless steadfast. She spoke often of God’s goodness and faithfulness. In December 2022, Karen’s brain cancer returned for a third time, and she eventually succumbed to the disease against which she had fought valiantly for so many years. May she rest in peace, and rise in glory! “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” Karen is survived by her husband David, son Joshua (Haley and grandson Sean Cole), daughter Hannah (Hudson), and daughter Sophia; parents Gordon and Mary; brother Kevin (Tracy), niece Alyssa (Asa and children Juliana, Owen), nephews Jeremy, Nathan, and Thomas; mother-in-law Anna Gregg, brother-in-law Stephen (children Charlie, Nora, Lily), brother-in-law Michael (Michelle and children Peter and Matthew), and sister-in-law Kristi. A public memorial service will be held at 10:30 on August 12, 2023 at Crossroads Church, Turlock, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Turlock Pregnancy Center

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Karen E. Gregg

September 3, 1970 - June 22, 2023