Karen Juliet McGaughy

Jul 22nd, 1968 - Jul 21st, 2020

Birth Date: Jul 22, 1968
Death Date: Jul 21, 2020
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Biography: Karen Juliet McGaughy of Little Rock, died July 21, 2020 in Little Rock at the age of 51, just one day before her 52nd birthday. She was born on July 22, 1968, in Fayetteville, Arkansas and she was the daughter of Horace and Margaret McGaughy.

Karen was raised in Little Rock and was a graduate of Park View High School and later went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Science. She worked as a nuclear medical technician at hospitals in both Dallas, Texas and then Vicksburg, Mississippi. Karen was adventurous and enjoyed riding motorcycles and hand gliding, she also loved animals and cared for many pets of her own over the years.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Faulk McGaughy and her brother Richard McGaughy.

Survivors include her father, Horace "Chap" McGaughy of Little Rock and her companion of over twenty years, James "Jim" Bauer; and a host of extended family and friends, who all loved Karen dearly.

A private family service will be held with a burial taking place at Bellwood Cemetery in Pine Bluff.

Condolences(12)

Thomas S.

#12

Apr 30th, 2021 11:00 am

Chap, I am so sorry to hear about Karen. And Margaret too. It has been so long since I have seen y'all, but have thought of you guys and Karen quite a bit over the years and always wondered how everyone was doing. I had been trying to find a number for her so I could call, and was shocked when I saw this news. I have many great memories of times we spent together.

Patty Sheen

#11

Aug 3rd, 2020 1:59 pm

Chap, so sorry to hear about Karen's passing.

Monica Maldonado

#10

Jul 30th, 2020 12:04 pm

I'm sorry to hear about Karen's passing. I worked with her at the cancer center for several years. She was a great coworker and a good friend.

Jackie Sheppard

Jul 29th, 2020 10:05 pm

Chap my thoughts and prayers are with you. During the times I was around Karen she was a delight.

Shannon Sayre Pickrell

Jul 29th, 2020 8:50 pm

I am so saddened to hear of Karen’s passing. I have so many childhood memories of hanging out with Karen and all of the Bradford Dr. “kids”. We lost touch as we got older and went in our different directions, but I will always remember her as a big part of my life growing up on Bradford. With deepest sympathy and prayers.

Kathy Bradley

Jul 29th, 2020 5:57 pm

Chap, I am so so sorry to hear about the loss of Karen. She was such a nice person. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this hardest of times.

Sandy and Steve Howard

Jul 29th, 2020 12:45 pm

Chap and Jim, I am deeply sorry for Karen's sudden passing. I can't imagine how painful this has been for you both. Although we haven't seen each other for several years, we have had many phone conversations, the last being in January, that was long , as we had lots to share and catch up on. She loved you both with all her heart. May God give you comfort and strength as you as you make your way through this time and into the days to come.

Linda Faulkner-Griffin

Jul 29th, 2020 10:42 am

Chap, thinking of you during your loss of your daughter. May God’
s peace be with you.

Carey Tuck Mathis

Jul 29th, 2020 10:06 am

I was so sadden to hear of Karen's passing. I lost touch with her over the past few years but I always considered her a good friend and will miss her.
Blessings & Love

Carey Mathis

Armistead Reasoner

Jul 29th, 2020 8:12 am

Oh no! Chap and Jim, I grief for your loss and my deepest condolences to you and all who loved Karen. I loved Karen's sense of humor, her kind spirit and her love of animals. I will carry my memories of Karen close and recall those memories often.

Henry L Tuck

Jul 29th, 2020 6:51 am

Chap, I am really sad about this. I have very good memories of Karen. Always impressed by her smile and determination. Life on Bradford Drive

Sarah Warriner

Jul 28th, 2020 5:40 pm

Chap, I was so sorry to hear about Karen. I had not seen her since she was a little girl at our yearly Warriner Christmas parties. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen Juliet McGaughy

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