Karen Koenders

Karen Koenders, 58, of Newberry, founder of “Moms on a Mission” after suffering a long battle with cancer entered heavens gate on September 11, 2011. She will be missed by all.

She is survived by her husband, Denny Koenders; children, Jeremiah Koenders of San Jan Valley, Arizona, Jennifer Harris of Bellevue, Nebraska, Jason Koenders of Renton, Washington and Janelle Anderson of Douglas, Wyoming and a sister, Patricia Plucker of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

A memorial service will be held in Athens, Alabama, on Thursday, September 15, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to “Moms on a Mission” (checks payable to Denny Koenders), PO Box 219, Newberry, SC 29108.

A memorial message may be written to the family by clicking the "Add Condolence" link below.