RATCLIFFE

Karen Lucy

Taken suddenly on Sunday 3 April 2022 at home aged 66 years. Cherished daughter of the late Bill and Ella Ratcliffe, loving Sister of Lorraine and Sister-in-Law of Chad, Aunty of Greg and Hamish. A devoted & caring nurse who followed her passion both here and in the USA for the last 45 years.

“You’ve walked the long halls tirelessly and answered countless call lights through the years. You bathed the sick with a compassionate heart and it was your gentle hands that wiped away the tears.

You fed those that couldn’t feed themselves and delivered medications in a timely way. You taught many topics and offered an ear to listen and with some you were there to pray.

You are a strong, courageous, and selfless nurse who now deserves this time of rest. Through all the years of seemingly thankless career, you have passed all of God’s tests.”

For those wishing to view Karen and pay their respects can do so at Resthaven Funerals Howick on Thursday 7 April between 2pm and 4pm or Friday 8 April between 10am and 12noon.  A private family service will be held on Friday 8 April at 3pm.  To view the service on livestream, please contact Resthaven at fd@resthavenfunerals.co.nz

In lieu of flowers donations to St Johns would be appreciated.