Louise Karen Rolan
July 20, 1939 ~ September 21, 2024
Born in:
Lovington, New Mexico
Resided in:
New Braunfels, Texas
Louise Karen Rolan, 85, of New Braunfels, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in New Braunfels. Born on July 20, 1939, in Lovington, New Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Tom Adams Holder and Louise Keeler Albaugh Holder. Karen spent her childhood in Pecos, Texas, where her parents owned a laundry. As teenagers, she and her brother Doug helped their parents run the family business.
After graduating from Pecos High School in 1957, Karen moved to Lubbock to attend Draughon’s Business College. She met her future husband Cliff at Ben’s Aztec Inn, where they both worked. Cliff and Karen married on June 8, 1958, and raised their family primarily in Lubbock.
Throughout her career, Karen worked as a secretary and administrative assistant for various companies, including 20 years at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where she was part of the Graduate Programs department. She retired in 1999, allowing her more time to pursue her passion for quilting and travel with her husband. In earlier years, Karen was also a talented artist, known for her drawings and paintings of the southwest. She also had a deep love for reading, sewing, and crocheting.
Karen cherished her time with family and always welcomed her children and grandchildren with open arms.
She is survived by her children Terry (wife Sarah Waddill) and Lynda (husband Wesley Mings); her grandchildren Jason, Sarah, Bethany, and Sofia; and her great-grandchild Suzi.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Clifford Dean Rolan.
A commemoration will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 1:30 PM at Lux Funeral Home Chapel, with a reception to follow at Unity of New Braunfels.
Services
Commemoration: Saturday, November 2, 2024 1:30 pm
Lux Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1254 Business 35 N.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-624-0500
https://www.luxfhcares.com/
One of the sweetest ladies I knew. Aunt Karen I know y’all are having a family reunion up in Heaven, until we meet again.
Rip
I was so lucky to provide care to Ms Karen for the time that I did. We did so much together and I enjoy listening to her stories of her growing up and I will miss her dearly.
My sister Karen will be missed by all who knew her, we very close and it will a void in my heart and sad not being able call her to talk. Shonda you are right she is having a family union.
I lived at Augusta @ Gruene and shared coffee and conversation with Karen. She always had a smile on her face and always so sweet to talk with. She was a special lady that is missed terribly.
Love and prayers to the family. Karen was a special person. We are grateful that we knew her.
Sincerely, Tommy and Jobeth Corwin