Saratoga Springs - Karen Kendall Sullivan passed peacefully into eternal rest on March 8, 2016. She was born on her Mother's birthday, March 3, 1943, which was very special to her.

Karen graduated from St. Mary's Academy of Glens Falls, NY. She attended Cosmotology School in Indiana and completed her courses at Austin's Beauty School in Albany, NY.

Karen was well known in Saratoga and Wilton, having lived and worked here for many years. She was a beautician who owned and operated her own beauty shop in her home on Route 9 in Wilton, which she shared with her then husband of 25 years, Jack Sullivan. She then worked at Diane's Cut and Curl. During that time, she was an avid golfer and a member of McGregor Country Club. She also had time to be a fun second mom to all the neighborhood children. Winter took her outside riding and racing snowmobiles. Karen raced her Arctic Cat snowmobiles for John and Miller Rieger of R & M Enterprises, Schuylerville, NY, winning many championships and NYS titles.

She later moved to Ocala, FL, where she owned and operated a metaphysical book store, Crystal Beginnings.

She was predeceased by her parents; Charles W. Kendall and Genevieve E. Foster Kendall; her sister, Patricia J. Thurheimer of Adams Center, NY; nephews, Eric Thurheimer and John F. Farone of Indianapolis, IN.

She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Kimmer) Sullivan of Fort Edward;

her son, John (Sully) Sullivan and the love of his life, Lisa, and her five children; two sisters, Jeanne M. LaFarr and Nancy A. Kendall both of Saratoga Springs; a brother, Michael Kendall of Fort Edward; 14 nieces and nephews, 14 great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her longtime friends, Marabeth Pennell, Rhonda Aurillio and Laurie Bishop.

Words cannot express the gratitude Kim and John have for the nurses and caregivers on 4 Victoria at Wesley Nursing Home, for the love and care given to our Mom for the past four years. It was more than we could have ever hoped for. There is a special place in our hearts for Charity, Debbie, April, Maria and Carolyn.

There will be a gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of Karen on Tuesday, March 15 from 5:00 to 7:00, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-5373.

Donations may be made in her memory to the Soup Kitchen Saratoga County, 24 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.