Karen Marjorie Kettelle, 72, of Lexington Park passed away on September 1, 2015 at the Hospice House of Saint Mary's County. Karen's husband, Tom, was at her side. Karen was born April 9, 1943 in Cranston, Rhode Island she was the daughter of the late Francis Lyle and Helen Christiana Greene (Andrews).

Karen graduated from the Warwick Veterans Memorial High School in 1961. Karen married Thomas Kettelle on December 16, 1972. Karen moved from Rhode Island to Florida with her husband in 1973. Later, Karen moved to Orange Park, Florida where her son, Todd was born. Karen moved to Saint Mary's County in 1980.

Karen was a loving, caring mother to her son, "buddy" to her grandson and wife to her husband for 42 years. Karen loved to decorate her yard and her home. Karen worked part-time as a waitress for the local (former) Roost Restaurant. Karen worked before at Amica Insurance Company in Rhode Island and for the Carolina Insurance Company in Jacksonville, Florida.

Karen is survived by her husband, Thomas, a son, Todd Christopher Kettelle and grandson, Cole Braden Kettelle. A daughter preceded her.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.