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May 13, 1957 –  December 24, 2015  Karen Denton Fishpaw, 58, of Pottsboro, passed from this life of complications from cancer on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2015. Karen was born to Foy and Anita Denton on May 13, 1957, and resided in North Texas for most of her life. Karen was many things in her very full life, but most importantly, she was a mother and grandmother, not only to her blood family, but to everyone who needed her. Karen spent most of her life tending to the needs of others, including ensuring that all of her children and their friends made it to their activities, and continued this busy schedule with her beloved grandchildren. Karen was preceded in death by both of her parents, her beloved sister Gail, her nephew Kyle, as well as the father of her children, Jerry. She is survived by her loving husband Timothy Fishpaw of Pottsboro, Texas. She is also survived by her siblings and their families: Judy Denton of Galveston, Texas; JoAnn Winter of Midlothian, Texas; and Gary Denton of Enos, Oklahoma. Karen is also survived by her six children and their loving families: Lori Schmitz and Jeremy of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and Ciara, Cevanna, Sawyer and Wyatt; Jeremy Schmitz and Shanie of Gunter, Texas and Garrett, Kaylee and Colton; Tina Blanton and Shelton of Sherman, Texas and Jazmyn, Diondre and Alexis; Misty Jernigan and Cedrick of Sherman, Texas and Rylan; Jeffrey Schmitz and Melissa of Sherman, Texas and Levi, Alex, Hayden, Noah and Nick; and Joel Schmitz and Bree of Van Alstyne, Texas. She is also survived by her step-children, Rebekah and Matthew, and step-grandchild, Chloe, all residing in Oregon.Karen leaves behind many beloved ones that extend way beyond nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews, extended family members and many of their friends and families. Karen’s life in nursing showed her compassion for everyone she encountered. She leaves behind that compassion, zest for life and abundance of joy to each and every person she has touched. Family Night will be held on Friday January 8th from 6-8 p.m. at Meador Funeral Home in Whitesboro, Texas. Graveside service will follow on Saturday, January 9th beginning at 11 a.m. at Liberty Cemetery in Gordonville, Texas. The entire family wishes to express their appreciation for all the love and support through this battle with cancer and leave a message for all of those who have been or are experiencing similar tragedy. Cancer is something that does not discriminate and has affected the lives of most people. We know that Karen would want each of us to lean on one another for support and strength through those moments. When we feel like giving up, when we allow emotions to overtake us and act out of character, but most importantly, to stand by one another and love like she did even when she was mentally and physically
exhausted. Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro is in charge of cremation arrangements.

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