Karen Royal, 71, of Wilson Borough, transitioned to the spirit on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Karen was born to Gertrude Brown on December 4, 1951, in New York City. Karen worked in the medical department at Integrity House Inc. in Newark, New Jersey for 24 years, where she positively impacted the lives of many. Karen was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Karen was preceded in transition by her younger brother Keith, older sister Joyce Ann Wiggins, and Brother in law Clarence Wiggins, nieces Roslyn, and Cheanon, and her nephews Parrish Sr., and Parrish Jr. Surviving are her children, Sahib and Tara Brown of Chesterfield, VA; Corisha Brown of New York City; Jvenghn and Chayla Brown of Palmer Township, PA; and Takiyah Royal of Hackensack, NJ; her mother Gertrude Brice of Grifton, NC; her siblings, Kevin Brown of Grifton, NC; and Carrie Brown-Smith of Middletown, DE; fifteen grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A Celebration of her life will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 17, 2023, in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. You can offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
BRIDGET R BUTLER
June 15, 2023 at 4:00 pm
Sending my Heartfelt Condolences to the Family of my dear childhood friend, Karen Brown Royal. 🤍❤🙏
Charmain Duncan
June 15, 2023 at 4:46 pm
My sincere condolences to the family of my friend Karen. Even though she has transitioned this life, I am happy to see that she has left behind a legacy that includes her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was able to overcome a lot of the obstacles we faced growing up in Newark! I am glad we were able to experience some great times together.
Lynn R Maynor
June 17, 2023 at 10:02 am
My condolences go to my cousins in surviving grandkids, great grandkids and siblings. It’s with a heavy heart we are celebrating the life of Aunt Karen she was such a caring and supportive person. She helped motive, push and gave love to anyone she encountered. She lives in all of us. He earthly body is gone by her heavenly spirit still lives on in all of us. I’m proud to say she was like a 2nd mom for me. No one will ever replace her. Love, peace and serenity 🥲
Nyree D Maynor
June 17, 2023 at 3:18 pm
Grief and love are conjoined, you don’t get one without the other.
Aunt Karen will be missed! She will forever be in our hearts.
Love Jasmine, Tahaad and Nyree
Elois Lee
June 17, 2023 at 3:40 pm
Deepest Condolences Family! The memory I’ve had of Karen was a short lived experience, However, the experience sticks to the walls of my soul,. Her overall charming spirit, gentle demeanor, attitude and bright smile where infinite. I remember her endless gratitude for my making her an essential oil products gift basket. May her soul RIP.
Lorye Steven
June 17, 2023 at 4:44 pm
I am sending prayers up for your family, Mr. Brown, for losing such a special lady. She seems to be a compassionate leader who raised another compassionate leader who taught me one the biggest lessons of my life about punctuality that always stuck with me. Again, my deepest condolences.