Birth date: Oct 3, 1961 Death date: Jan 4, 2021
Ms. Karen Leigh Beck Rufty, 59, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury. A private family funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Friday, January 8, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Ch Read Obituary
Karen was a good friend and shared information of herself that made you feel like you could share as well. She felt each other's pain which in turn made her one of the stronger people I knew. She looked out for other people and I know she is doing that in heaven. It's now her time to rest and enjoy her peace and not worry about everyone else and enjoy. I'm glad she was saved.
Karen will be missed terribly in our family. I think she loved her dogs more than anything. She was very out going and had many friends in Rowan County. RIP Little Sister. We shall meet again.
Nicole, Just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you and your family. Karen was a
very special lady. I enjoyed working with her when she was with us at Century 21. We had
some really good times together. She will be very much missed. Please know you are
in our hearts and we pray for you for today and days to come. Love, Tammy Petrea
Most people knew Karen as an aggressive and hard working real estate agent. I also knew Karen for her caring and compassionate side. She is one of the most giving people I ever knew. She gave money so one off her nieces could get a car she needed. She would give job to her nephew when he owned his own business. Also one time I got laid off and she gave me jobs painting her rental units, staining a deck at her house, and putting up blinds. Also she made it possible for my wife and I to get into the home we own today. I was glad to call her sister in law and happy to call her family. We will miss you and always love you.
I am so sorry for the loss of Karen! I have not talk to her in a while but on Facebook. She posted a picture of herself and she looked fabulous! Karen and I went to Harrahs in Cherokee one time and I absolutely had a wonderful time! She had just gotten her Nissan Maxima she loved that car! I pray that all her family and friends find peace in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Karen will be missed!
I just found out and my heart is breaking. Karen, we shared so much growing up and I wish we could have done a better job at staying in touch. Cousins in this life and beyond. Roy K. Barnes
