Karen Lee Gunnerson

Karen Lee Gunnerson, 76, of Washington, died on Thursday, December 5, 2019, in Southmont of Presbyterian Senior Care. She was born on January 14, 1943, in Washington, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mildred Gribben Kosey. A graduate of Trinity High School, Mrs. Gunnerson went on to earn an RN degree from the Washington Hospital School of Nursing. Mrs. Gunnerson worked as a Registered Nurse for the Washington Hospital for ten years, and Washington Steel for fifteen years. Karen was a devoted, and very involved member of the Washington Alliance Church, where she served as a Deaconess, taught Sunday School, and Vacation Bible School, traveled with the church Senior Group, and enjoyed her time with the Bible Study Group.  She also enjoyed gardening, reading, and  volunteering with the Washington Area Humane Society and the Washington Christian Outreach.  One of her greratest joys was spending time with her grandchildren, and attending their band performances, and Bible Quiz Meets. On September 11, 1965, she married Carl “Bub” Gunnerson, who died on February 18, 2019. Surviving are two daughters, Tracy Lynne (Darrin) Barber, of Bethel Park, and Karla Sue (Adam) Taylor, of Washington; four grandchildren, Lindsey and Jordan Barber, and Emma and Ethan Taylor; two nieces, Darla Barney and Jana Palmer; several great nieces and nephews; two great -great nieces; and her kitty cats, whom she adored. Friends will be received  on Monday, December 9, 2019, from 1 until 3 p.m., and 6 until 8 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA 15301, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, with Pastor Brian Greenleaf officiating. Burial will follow in the Washington Cemetery. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.