Karen A. Tryggestad
October 19, 1948 - January 17, 2013
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Karen A. Tryggestad
October 19, 1948 - January 17, 2013
Obituary
Karen A. Tryggestad, age 64, of Spring Hill, passed away on Thursday evening at her home with her loving family at her side. Karen was born October 19, 1948, in Clarksville, TN. She was the daughter of the late Joe W. Puckett and Gladys Phillips Puckett. On July 26, 1969, she became the wife of Thomas “Tom” Tryggestad. Before her retirement, she had worked as a school secretary. Karen’s family shared how important her church family was to her and that she served for many years teaching Bible classes to the infants and children. Karen and Tom were faithful members of the Heritage Church of Christ in Franklin. In addition to her devoted husband, Karen is also survived by their children, Amy Lamar Bowman of Franklin and Erik Jeanie Tryggestad of Edmond, OK; her beloved grandchildren, Luke Bowman and Maggie Tryggestad; her siblings, Donna Story of Nashville, Sandra Feltner of Clarksville, Mike Puckett of Allardt, TN, Jerry Puckett of Sparta, TN, Janet Kalonick of Decatur, AL, Joey Puckett of Oneida, TN and Jill Norman of Robbins, TN along with several nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Karen will be conducted on Saturday, January 26, at 2:00 P.M. at the Heritage Church of Christ located at 1056 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin, TN 37064. The family will visit with friends from 1:00 P.M. until time of the service at 2:00 P.M. at the church.
8 responses to Karen A. Tryggestad
Marcia Downey says:
January 30, 2015
I am so sorry to hear this news. But I am so thankful that she is no longer in pain and is the arms of the Lord. May God bless all of you and your family. Love, Marcia
Ronnie B Patterson says:
January 30, 2015
MY CLASSMATE IS LEAVING AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER, BUT SHE WILL BE IN A FAR BETTER PLACE THAN WE. SHE IS AT REST WHILE WE HAVE A LONG ROAD TO TRAVEL. REST IN PEACE KAREN
Shellie Brown says:
January 30, 2015
Tom, Amy and Erik, You all are in my prayers. I pray for peace and comfort for you. May you feel God’s arm’s around you.