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Kara Renae Hanks

1979 - 2024

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Friday

January

Visitation

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Friday, January 19, 2024

Grace Fellowship Church

9379 Gunpowder Rd.

Florence, Kentucky, United States

(859) 371-7880

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Friday

January

Funeral Service

1:00 pm

Friday, January 19, 2024

Grace Fellowship Church

9379 Gunpowder Rd.

Florence, Kentucky, United States

(859) 371-7880

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Private Graveside Service

Mt. Gilead Cemetery

3410 Carthage Rd.

California, Kentucky, United States

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Lu n Rick Wernz posted a condolence

Sunday, January 21, 2024

Thank you, Kara, for your faithfulness in sending Rick and me reminders to turn in our Global Prayer Requests in a timely manner so that GFC family can pray for us. So precious! “We will see you in the morning.” Lu n Rick

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Pam "Hobie" posted a condolence

Saturday, January 20, 2024

I remember getting the call from her mother that her little Kara Bear was born. The love and rejoicing time that she was perfect. I could wait to see her. Bringing our kids together to meet and play just like her mother and I did in kg. There was a reason Kara was born first. She was the little mother of the family. Kara had a purpose in life from day one. You will be the most beautiful angel

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Sara Rogers posted a condolence

Friday, January 19, 2024

I am praying for all who knew and loved Kara. I met Kara when I was 21 and she was 20. We worked together at Cinergy in the call center. One of my first memories was that of Kara speaking to someone about how excited she was to go through the book of Romans. At the time, I was not submitted to the Lord and wasn't reading my Bible and I remember thinking that I wished I had that same excitement for the Bible. Kara was so sweet and so strong even as a young woman. I remember she always wore this Third Day sweatshirt and talked about going to their concert. She was so different than me. lol We worked the night shift together and she made us popcorn with chocolate in it and brought in old movies for us to watch together. She told me it was her family's tradition. She invited me to church and even though I only went once, years later I submitted my life to Christ and we ended up at the same church for many years. I will always remember Kara for her love for the Lord and the tremendous amount of joy she had. God used her in my life when we were at Cinergy and even though it took me another 6 years to fully submit to Christ, Kara stood out to me as someone God chose to plant seeds in my heart and a longing to be as strong, joyful, and excited about His Word as Kara was. I can't wait to see Kara again in Heaven some day. Her family and friends are in my prayers. And I know that all who knew Kara can find peace in knowing she is rejoicing in the presence of her Wonderful Savior.

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Renee' McCrary-Holland posted a condolence

Friday, January 19, 2024

Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences to the immediate and extended family of your beloved Kara Hanks. May The Gracious Lord console your hearts with His Peace, Strength, and Loving kindness. Renee' McCrary-Holland and Family

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Emma Goldis posted a condolence

Friday, January 19, 2024

"It’s your turn! If you can, please send me 4-7 needs, praises, and/or opportunities, any scripture you're praying, and 2-4 pictures if possible." This is how Kara would begin her emails! Every two or three months she would ask me to share prayer requests so people from Grace Fellowship Church could pray for the Areopagus Center! A couple of years ago when my father was very sick, she e-mailed me to encourage me and to tell me that she was praying for him. I have never met Kara in person, we only exchanged emails, but she was an example of faithfulness in the work that she was entrusted with, an example of perseverance and love for people. We have been blessed by Ben and Kara's friendship and generosity! It was an honor to work with Kara! 'Well done, good and faithful servant!" Ben, we'll continue to pray for you and for your children! But I trust in you, Oh Lord; I say, “You are my God.” Psalm 31:14

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Elena Neagoe posted a condolence

Friday, January 19, 2024

Kara has a special place in my heart. I've got to know her in Romania when she came with a youth group on a short mission trip about 20 years ago and kept in touch over the years with her and Ben. She was a person full of joy who showed God's love in so many ways to so many people! Together with Ben she was a devoted supporter of the work of Areopagus Center in Romania, a special friend to me and Alex, and a beloved servant of God shining His light through her serving in so many ways! Our prayers and love are with Ben and the children, Kara's extended family and Grace Fellowship Church family

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Alexandru Neagoe posted a condolence

Friday, January 19, 2024

Together with her beloved husband, Ben, Kara has been a very special supporter of the Areopagus ministry in Romania for over 20 years. In this way, she has made a significant contribution to the development of biblical counseling, Christian education, and care for the needy in our country. Her unique role in sharing our prayer requests with people from Grace Fellowship Church and other praying partners has been for us a constant reminder that we are not alone in our efforts for God’s kingdom. Kara will always have a very special place in our hearts and in the memory of our organization. Alex Neagoe and the Areopagus team in Timișoara, Romania

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Gary Wilmhoff posted a condolence

Friday, January 19, 2024

Ben and family, So sorry for your loss. Kara’s faith in what Christ accomplished on the cross has impacted many people. You and family are in my prayers. Gary Wilmhoff

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Elizabeth Degnan posted a condolence

Friday, January 19, 2024

Kara led a book group on suffering through chronic health issues. She was a huge role model for me and others in our group of what it looks to walk with grace through physical suffering. God used her to pull me out of self pity pit and point me back to the blessings and contentment that can be mine regardless of circumstances because of Christ.. My life will forever be better because God blessed me with the opportunity to know, learn from, and be encouraged by Kara Hanks! I am so grateful!

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Elizabeth Degnan posted a condolence

Friday, January 19, 2024

Early on in knowing Kara I called her and asked her if it would be ok to host a youth group sleep over at her house. She told me she and her husband wouldn’t be home as they were staying at their friend’s house to watch their kids while one of the parents had surgery. I thought the answer at that point would be an obvious “no”. She then said “oh no, we’d love for you to use it!” Not very many people would let someone bring 10 middle school girls into their home without being there themselves to keep an eye on things. But that’s Kara, she valued youth ministry so much, and she shared her home and resources with a rare level of generosity.

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Terry Elliott posted a condolence

Friday, January 19, 2024

I did not know Kara but I had met her husband and his family a few times. I finer family I have never met. Brother in law Jordan is the son I never had. I pray for them and share their grief as best I can.

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Don and Barb Lambert posted a condolence

Friday, January 19, 2024

Kara, I remember how she jumped in to organize our grieving group when Liz Wernz died. She was so quick to respond to a need, skilled at recognizing actions to take, and so capable of getting it done, smiling all the way. Our hearts grieve with her family at their loss. We celebrate that she has joy in the presence of Jesus.

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Charlene Garrett posted a condolence

Friday, January 19, 2024

I only met Kara a few times when visiting Trisha Deaton from Nashville. In those few encounters, Kara’s kindness, compassion, relatability and love for Jesus were all obvious. I remember this summer at a wedding shower that I “ crashed” she listened to my work delima with care l, concern and prayed a very timely prayer that impacted how I handled the situation. I am so very sorry for our loss here on earth and hold that sadness in tension with the joy that she is in Heaven with Jesus! Blessings and prayers for all family and friends.

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Drew Melhorn posted a condolence

Thursday, January 18, 2024

I am so sorry for Ben and for all of Kara’s children, siblings, nieces and nephews and everyone who knew her. She was such a kind, vibrant and joyful person, she will be missed by many. -Drew

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Sara Posted Jan 18, 2024 at 11:39 PM

So sorry Ben

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Diane & Doug Markesbery posted a condolence

Thursday, January 18, 2024

We hold Kara’s life and friendship in a sacred place in our hearts. She shared so deeply in our God calling work in Romania to help develop and established Biblical Counseling! She is loved by so many in Romania her life will forever be remembered and held close to ALL of us who had the privilege of calling her friend. Love Diane and Doug Markesbery

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Steve Bonapfel posted a condolence

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Kara was one of my youth group kids back in the 90s at church. She was always a joy to be around. Always happy with a great since of humor. She was girl in a great family. I know Heaven is better now but I know she'll be missed here for a long time.

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Rich Carty posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

I am so sorry to hear this. Such a sad thing, but God will bring good from it. Praying for His Spirit of peace, strength and comfort for you all. Love, Rich and Paula Carty

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Carolyn posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Kara was so sweet. I am blessed to have known her and grateful she played a big part in some of my family members lives. She will be missed. Such a Godly woman I know she is with the Lord. CZ

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Adam Markesbery posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

I am blessed to have known Kara for many years now. She is a rare gem and loved the Lord of that there is no doubt! Her servants heart and humor was infectious, to know her is to love her.

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Bryan Gautraud posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Kara has known me since I was a baby and she watched me alot since our families were super close. This has come to me as super shocking and saddening. My heart hurts for her family and I am beyond forever gonna be at a lost. She was lovely, selfless and amazing! I will always miss you Kara! You were wonderful and always caring. All my love!

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Kathy posted a symbolic gesture

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

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Kara, was the most sweet, loving, giving, beautiful person that you could possibly know or be acquainted with. Words can’t express the love she left for all who met her. She will be missed by us here, but she is joyfully sitting next to Jesus her Savior. With a broken heart, I pray for her family to be surrounded by His love. Kz her friend in Christ.

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