Mrs. Karen Lyn Hollis

HOLLIS, Mrs. Karen Lyn - Age 69, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in Messa, Arizona. Family hour 10:00 AM Saturday, September 21, 2024, from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM Pastor Roland, officiating. Interment Gracelawn Cemetery, 5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10:00 AM Saturday. Mrs. Hollis will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday with family present from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM to receive friends. Ms. Karen Lyn Hollis was born on November 3, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio, to Mildred Ester and Joseph Glaspie. She was raised by Felix Strozier, who was a true father to her. Mother Karen was a proud graduate of Flint Northwestern High School, Class of 1972. She was a dedicated worker, spending 30+ years at General Motors. She was also an active member of the Elk’s Lodge, and loved bowling, music, and cooking. Known for her lively spirit, she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, always bringing joy and laughter to every gathering. Her faith was an essential part of her life. She served faithfully at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church in Flint, Michigan, where she was over the youth usher board. After relocating to Arizona in September of 2012 with her family, she joined World Deliverance Outreach Ministries and continued to serve as an usher and became a member of the Mother's Board. Ms. Karen Lyn Hollis leaves to cherish her memory: her loving children, Garrie (Shenita) Ester (of Chandler, AZ) and La'Tonya Hollis (of Surprise, AZ); her grandchildren, Charvoris Russell (of Flint, MI), A’reionna Hollis-Walker (of Snowflake, AZ), Garrie Ester Jr. (of Chandler, AZ), Charion Walker (of Mesa, AZ), Shi’Nara Walker (of Gilbert, AZ), Gabrielle Ester (of Chandler, AZ), A’mya Marks (of Surprise, AZ), Triston Ester (of San Diego, CA), and Ar’ciera Hollis (of Mesa, Arizona); her great-grandchildren, Paityn Russell (of Flint, MI), Xylia-Phayth Henry-Walker (of Gilbert, AZ), Khi'Yannah Gary (of Mesa, AZ), Xylin-Pharaoh Henry-Walker (of Gilbert, AZ) ; her dear brothers Keith Ester (of Mesa, AZ), Kevin Strozier, and Felix Strozier (of Tacoma, WA); her sisters Beverly Glaspie, Vanessa Thames (of Toledo, OH), and Renee Willis (of Atlanta, GA); her aunt Rosalind (Vance) Harrison and uncle Jerome (Jerry) Ester, (of Flint, MI) ; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Karen was preceded in death by parents, Mildred and Felix Strozier; brothers Larry and Anthony; sister Angela; great-grandson Da’Vinchi (Pierre) Walker; and uncle James. Ms. Karen's legacy of love, laughter, and service will live on through the lives of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

Mrs. Karen Lyn Hollis

November 3, 1954 - September 3, 2024