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Karen Elizabeth Johnson, formerly of Suffolk, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at the age of 62. A lifetime resident of Hampton Roads, Karen was born on July 30, 1958. She loved music, her cats, reading, and a nice cup of coffee. Above all else, she loved her family. Karen was a two-time cancer survivor, a retired nurse’s aide, and a beloved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed.

Karen is preceded in death by her brother, Charles Ridenhour Jr., and stepfather, Joseph Holland. Cherishing her memories are her mother, Catherine Holland; father, Charles Ridenhour (Barbara); son, William Johnson (Jeff Parady) and granddaughter, Jordan; daughter, Jessica Johnson (Amanda) and grandson, Dominick; sisters, Sherry Benton (Tommy) and Johanna Jacobson; brother, Michael Ridenhour (Paula); stepsister, Cristine Evans (Todd); a nephew, nieces, cousins, aunts and uncles.