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Karen Jean Dillon Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1954 - 2015 Karen Jean Thompson Dillon, 60, of Scottown, OH, went home to be with her Savior on April 1, 2015 after a long illness. Karen was born in Huntington, WV, on September 11, 1954, the daughter of the late James Floyd Thompson, Sr and Doris Mae Trippett Thompson. In addition to her mother, Karen is survived by her son, William Nathaniel (Allie) Dillon of Bristol, England; her daughter Heather Renee Dillon (Todd Duncan) of Scottown, OH; a brother James Floyd (Cathy) Thompson, Jr; two nephews, James Floyd Thompson, III and his son, Jacob; and Jeremy Alan (Brittany) Thompson and children, Kaileigh and Jeremy Michael; and many, many cousins, friends and students, all of whom she loved very much. Karen was a graduate of Symmes Valley High School in Willow Wood, OH, and Ohio University. She was dedicated to helping people, and in recent years she was a Tech Prep Coordinator through Rio Grande University, and taught at El Modena High School in Orange, CA and Buckeye Hills Career Center in Rio Grande, OH. Karen was a long time member of Rose of Sharon Independent Baptist Church. Her passions included gardening and reading and she loved taking family photographs and researching family history. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday April 7, 2015 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio by Pastor Gordon Simpson. Entombment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville, WV. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday April 6, 2015 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.

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There are currently 13 condolences.

Joyce (Drummond) Ferguson jadf2008@yahoo.com Friday April 10, 2015 at 11:13 PM

I want to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of Karen. I went to SVHS with her. She will be sadly missed by ALL. I will pray for her family in this time of need. Keith,Sue & Joyce Drummond

Joyce Graham France Tuesday April 7, 2015 at 12:20 AM

So sorry to hear that Karen has passed away, I attended high school with her at Symmes Valley, sending condolences to the family.

Carolyn Stephens Myers Monday April 6, 2015 at 10:53 PM

I am very sorry for your loss. Karen was one of my best friends at school.

Bradley Fisher Monday April 6, 2015 at 6:58 PM

Heather, I am sorry to hear about your mother's passing, I only met her a few times, but she was a wonderful woman who cared deeply about others and all of us. She will truly be missed by everyone who's lives she touched.

Cheryl Dalton Monday April 6, 2015 at 5:09 PM

I knew Karen in high school and during the years thereafter. I am sorry to hear of her leaving this world.

Joe Ellis bis155@yahoo.com Monday April 6, 2015 at 3:39 AM

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Karen. She was a great friend and will be missed.

Woody Bennett and Janet Bennett woody.bennett@yahoo.com Monday April 6, 2015 at 12:40 AM

You are in our prayers

Joyce Hill Seo_hills@yahoo.com Sunday April 5, 2015 at 10:39 PM

I worked with Karen at Buckeye Hills. She was a wonderful, caring Christian lady who was kind to all she met. She was a pleasure to work with and she was an excellent teacher and mentor to her students.

Kristina Billing Sunday April 5, 2015 at 9:15 PM

Heather- I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing, she was a wonderful christian woman. I have fond memories of our trips to Athens and student teaching together. We also went on to get our vocational certifications together as well. Her memory will forever be in my heart. Prayers to your grandmother Doris and Nathan.

Betty Knight Fuller Bfuller1@columbus.rr.com Sunday April 5, 2015 at 7:09 PM

So sorry for your lose. You all are in my prayers.

Bobbie Perego Sunday April 5, 2015 at 12:29 PM

Heaven has surely gained an angel. I have so many wonderful memories of Sister Karen I wouldn't know where to begin. I will miss my Sister and Friend. My God comfort her family in the days to follow. I'll be seeing you Sister Karen. Bobbie (Reynolds) Perego

Nancy Johnson Sunday April 5, 2015 at 5:32 AM

Although I had only met Karen once,we talked online about how we were related and other family members. Karen was a nice woman and she will be missed by all that knew her,May she rest in Peace.Deepest Condolences.

Gina McCloud Black Kates mustanglady1958@gmail.com Sunday April 5, 2015 at 1:44 AM

Please accept my condolences. So very sorry to hear about Karen.

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