Karen Michelle McGregor (Mumslee), 63, lost her battle with cancer on Sunday morning, February 9th, 2025, peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones.

She was born May 3rd, 1961, in Port Huron, Michigan.

Karen’s children were her world, and she poured her heart into raising them and taught them to love life as much as she did. Karen was a free spirit, she had a passion for gardening, music, singing, dancing, baking, and adventure. Karen had an extraordinary ability to find joy in every moment and was always the person having the most fun in any room. With a heart full of wonder, she approached life with an adventurous spirit that was truly unmatched; whether that be taking pictures of nature, going to concerts, walking along the beach collecting sea glass, rocks, and fossils, putting together puzzles at her kitchen table or visiting her children in the many places they’ve lived. Some of her favorite adventures were visiting the Redwood forests in Sequoia National Park, watching the sun rise over the mountains in Shenandoah, seeing the Fall leaves in the mountains of Vermont, and standing next to the waterfalls in Yosemite. Karen had a unique gift for making everyone feel valued and loved, always putting others before herself. There was truly no one like her; she loved fiercely and deeply, embracing life with an open heart. Her legacy will forever remind us to cherish the beauty in life’s little moments.

Karen is survived by her children, Amber Arispe (Noah Dupes) and Marisah Arispe (Erin Kilbride), Jackie Reid, Jodie Reid, Shawn Michael (Paula) Arispe, Christal (Kevin) Law, Chris (Jackie) Arispe, and many others who considered her a second “mom”; many grandchildren, including Jaycie Reid, Lincoln Brooks, Aaron Sherlock and Eli Brooks; mother, Patricia (Mike) Watson; siblings, Kym (Tom) Jackson, Kerry Bartlett and Michael Mark (Renee) McGregor; lifelong friend, Michael Reid; best friends, Cathy “Mertz” Langolf and Diane “Pickle” Wilson; Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews and many Cousins; In addition to her human family, Karen adored her pets and her children’s pets, including Baby Mae, Sigmund, Echo, Duffy and the late Kitty Reid - treating them with the same love and affection she showed to all those around her. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael “Micky” McGregor; and brother-in-law, Tim Bartlett.

A celebration of Karen’s life will be held on Valentines Day, Friday February 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at Pollock-Randall Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Shaun Laurain will officiate. Please wear bright colors in honor of Karen’s vibrant spirit.

All contributions will go towards supporting her funeral arrangements organized by her daughters. All donations will help make a difference and are greatly appreciated.