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Karen Williams Henley, 71, of Marble Falls was peacefully called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Jan. 9, 2015, after an extended illness. Karen was born June 27, 1943, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Lalage Birmingham and Harold Leslie Williams.

After spending her public school years in Tulsa, she went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree at Tulsa University and a master’s degree in speech pathology at Oklahoma State University. Karen worked in numerous fields of endeavor before moving to Houston, where she served as a civilian senior personnel specialist in the Houston Police Department’s recruiting division. While there, she met and married Roy A. Henley, a Houston police officer, on April 21, 1990.

When Karen contracted cancer in 1996, its physical toll soon led to her and Roy retiring and eventually moving to Central Texas in 1999. There, they enjoyed several good years of country living until Karen’s health began to deteriorate again. She was admitted to the Granite Mesa Health Center in Marble Falls in mid-May 2012 and remained there until she passed from this life to eternal rest on Jan. 9, 2015.

An only child, Karen was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves behind to celebrate her life her husband, Roy A. Henley of Marble Falls; stepdaughter, Rhonda K. Oden and husband Jeff of Elgin; and stepson, Robert A. Henley and wife Janet of Marble Falls. Karen also leaves behind six step-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren and many extended family members. Karen was never blessed with children of her own, but she dearly loved the family she gained through marriage.

At her request, Karen’s earthly remains were entrusted to Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, (830) 693-4373, for cremation. A private memorial gathering to celebrate her life will be held at a later date for family members and close friends.

The family wishes to extend its heart-felt thanks to the management and staff of Legend Oaks-Granite Mesa for the loving care provided to Karen during the past two-and-a-half years. Their kindness will never be forgotten!

“Live your life the best way you know how and hope you have shared some moments along the way which others will someday recall with pride for having known you.”