Obituary For Karen Marie Locke Karen Marie Locke, 76, of Allen, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, at 5:45 a.m., surrounded by the love of her family. Born on September 10, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to Alvin and Margaret Anderson, Karen grew up with her siblings Keith, Kathleen, and Kenneth. She lived in Lombard and Lisle, Illinois, before moving with her family to Plano, Texas, in 1985, where she spent most of her life. In her final chapter, she made her home in Allen. Karen was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and gentle soul. With quiet strength and deep compassion, she devoted her life to helping others—especially children, guiding them to discover a love of reading. She taught second grade and later served as a dyslexia specialist, shaping the lives of countless students through her insight and care. She also loved creating: crafting, decorating, and designing learning tools that brought joy to her classroom and home. Her family celebrations were full of imagination and warmth, reflecting her thoughtful spirit. Karen is survived by her loving husband, Henry Stephen Locke; her daughters, Stephanie Marie Cracknell and Jennifer Kathleen Seibert; sons-in-law, Stephen Cracknell and Walter Seibert; and four grandchildren, William and Chloe Cracknell, and Ella Mae and Henry Seibert. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her. Her light will shine upon us always. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Karen’s memory to Common Good Medical, where her daughter Stephanie volunteers to help those in need in Collin County: https://commongoodmedical.org/donate/ A Mass to celebrate Karen’s life will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church (chapel at the back of the building): 1515 N Greenville Ave, Allen, TX 75002 at 10:00 a.m. on August 6. A luncheon hosted by the St. Jude Women’s Ministry will follow. All who knew and loved Karen are warmly invited to attend.
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