Karen Sangid Boyles, "Sitti," 67, of Kanawha City, entered into heaven on Aug. 24, 2015 at CAMC Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Karen was born March 4, 1948 in Charleston. She was a graduate of Charleston High School and Marshall University. She was preceded in death by her father, Mickey Sangid; grandmother, Zakia Joseph; and grandfather, Slyman Joseph.
She retired in 2004 after 33 years of teaching at Clermont County, Ohio, Shoals Elementary and Kanawha City Elementary Schools, where she enriched the lives of all who knew her. Karen was a lifelong Christian.
Karen is survived by her husband, Ed; mother, Ada Joseph Sangid of Kanawha City; daughter, Kara Duncan and husband, Matt, of Kanawha City, and their children, her grandchildren, Ryan and Bradley Duncan; son, Joey of New York; brothers, David Sangid of Chicago and Donnie Sangid and wife, Terrie, of Kanawha City; three nieces, Shari Tomlin and husband, Mitch, Jennifer Sangid and Nicole Sangid; two nephews, Mike Sangid and Mark Sangid and wife, Norah; a great nephew, Jackson Tomlin; her lifelong friend, Susan Brumley of Kanawha City; and two grand dogs, Ryley and Charlie.
A celebration of Karen's life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Harding Funerals & Cremations Chapel with Pastor Cherrie Sizemore officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, South Charleston.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to The Charleston Fire Department and the Emergency Response Team of the Kanawha City Station, the Emergency Room staff at CAMC Memorial Hospital and the continued care and love she received from the staff of the MICU at CAMC Memorial Hospital. They also wish to thank all of her family, friends and former students who extended their love and prayers during her illness.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the David Lee Cancer Center, 3415 MacCorkle Ave., Charleston, WV 25304.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hardingfamilygroup.com.
Harding Funerals & Cremations 514 50th St. SE, Kanawha City, is serving the Boyles family.