Karen Sanders passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015, at the age of 61.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, September 4, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

Karen is survived by Kelley LaBove of Lake Charles; her father, Clyde Sanders and his wife Margaret of Schrievier, LA; her mother, Carol D. Crooks of Eunice; two sisters, Juanetta Hebert of Denham Springs and Holly Schexneider; four brothers, Doug Hebert of Shreveport, Jeffery Hebert and wife Mary of Baton Rouge, Gary Sanders and wife Sandy of Thibodeaux, and Alton Sanders and wife Gisele of Baton Rouge; and special family and friends, Julie Harrison of Denham Springs and Nola Reed of Lake Charles.

Karen was a native of Eunice. She lived a long and fulfilling life in Lake Charles as a realtor for 25 years.

Karen fought a long and courageous battle with cancer.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Karen's work family at Century 21 Bessette Realty in Lake Charles.

She had a great affection for her caregivers, Dr. Michael Broussard and the oncology staff.

At the request of the family, visitation will be held on Friday, September 4, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home.

Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.