Karen Kehoe

Karen Beth Kehoe passed away peacefully at the age of 77 at home surrounded by family and her beloved cats and dog after her second fight with cancer.

Karen was born to Elizabeth "Bessie" and Hubert Annis on November 25, 1947 and grew up a farm girl in Boonville, NY. You could often find her riding a tractor, riding her four wheeler tiring her dog out, or operating some new piece of equipment she decided to buy. Before having children she was an avid adventurer and even enjoyed skydiving. Karen was a lifelong educator and retired from teaching from the Greece Central School District in 2004 to help care for her grandchildren.

Karen was an animal lover and rescued many creatures over the years. Her family often joked to her that she was the crazy cat lady. She looked out for not only her animals but her family. Never one to ask for help or back down she was out mowing her lawn two weeks before her passing despite the protests from her family (and two grandchildren willing to do it). She was nicknamed Karlen by her two nieces whom she adored and remained close to after the passing of their mother. Karen was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.

Karen was predeceased by her parents Bessie and Hubert, sister Lois and husband Gene. Karen is survived by her four children Kerry Kehoe, Kayce Gehrke, Kelly (Steve) Angora and Tom (Emily) Kehoe; her grandchildren Denny, Tony, Adrianna, Kali, Sky, Donnie, Teagan and a special miracle on the way due January 2026. She also leaves behind her two nieces, Tricia (Craig) Bauer and Tracy (Chuck) Batt and nephew Todd (Heather) Bauer.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to an animal rescue such as Keller's Kats or lollypop farm.