Karen A. Hight of McKinney, Texas passed away on July 17, 2021 at the age of 82. She was born on July 4, 1939 to Phillip and Ceil Hertz in Indianola, Nebraska. Karen graduated from Central Catholic High School in Grand Island, Nebraska. Soon after graduating, Karen met her husband William “Bill” Hight and they spent the next 64 years together. They started their family in 1964 with the birth of their first son, David. A few years later, their daughter Melanie joined the family. Karen was a wonderful mother and wife; always putting her husband, children and family first. She worked alongside Bill managing the books for his company. Karen enjoyed going to bible study and spending time socializing with her friends. In her spare time, she could be found playing Canasta. She loved going out to eat with the family and more than anything, she loved spending time with her granddaughters.
Karen is survived by her husband, Bill Hight of McKinney, Texas; daughter, Melanie Tibbets and husband, Bret of McAllen, Texas; granddaughters, Madison and Lauren Tibbets of McKinney, Texas; sister, Joyce Wieck of Grand Island, Nebraska; and a host of other loving family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, David Hight.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 30, 2021 at Turrentine Jackson Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013.
The memorial service will also be live streamed at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 30, 2021 at TJMfuneral.com on Karen’s obituary page by clicking on the following link: https://celebrationoflife.tv/blog/karen-a-hight. After the service, the recorded live stream will be available for viewing at the same link location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
In addition, the family asks that you do not prepare meals or bring food.