Life Reflections

Karen Louise Knoble-Morris was born to the union of James W. and E. Marie Latimer-Knoble on August 1, 1947 in Chicago, IL.

Karen attended William Penn Jr Grammar School she attended William Hayes Hess High School transferring to Farragut High School where she graduated.

Karen accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and stood steadfast in her beliefs.

Karen was very active during her youth she enjoyed swimming, track and gymnastics at the Sears YMCA.  She was an avid skater. She was both a leader and a team player.

Karen met and married Maurice Morris and to this union two children were born Tania and Lamar.

Karen retired after working thirty(30) years at the hospital where she was born, The Illinois Research Hospital in Chicago, IL. 

Karen was preceded in death by both parents James Knoble and E .Marie Knoble -Harston, Sister Janet McClain and grandson Lamar Morris, Jr.Karen leaves to carry on her legacy one daughter Tania (Clarence Jeffrey) Douthard and one son Lamar (Lisa) Morris of Chicago, IL, Brothers, James (Barbara) Knoble, Karl Knoble and Michael (Henrietta) Williams. Sisters, Sheila Trigg and Carla (Melvin) Duffy. Seven grandchildren, Mia Douthard, Ashja K. Blake, La’Chinka L. Morris, Justin Jones, Joshua M. Morris, Lauren Ashley Morris and Marquis Douthard  and two great grandchildren La’Niya Blake and Alijah Douthard. And, numerous other relatives and friends.