Karen's Obituary
April 16
by Jason Brand
Mrs. Karen Satterfield Brand passed away peacefully at her residence in Marietta, GA with family at her side on Tuesday March 26, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.
Mrs. Brand was born in Atlanta, GA on July 31, 1946, to the late M.B. Satterfield and Frances Gibson (Gibby) Satterfield. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Lenore (Nonie) Satterfield and brother Neil Satterfield.
She is survived by sons: Jason (Paula), Adam (Rhonda) and granddaughters Kenly & Corah Brand. She is also survived by sister-in-law Marion Satterfield, niece Suzan Satterfield and nephews Scott, Stuart and Steven Satterfield, their spouses and children. Also surviving are lifelong friends, Roddy Hiser (Mansfield, TX), Joan Regan (Boxford, MA) and Max Brand (Ellijay, GA), her beloved dog Vinga and numerous other relatives, neighbors, friends, and colleagues.
Mrs. Brand attended Emory University for two years. Then after marriage she attended and graduated with a BA in English from Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University. Later in life, she completed a master’s degree in counseling from Georgia State University.
She greatly enjoyed her role as mother and grandmother. Her work and professional life included being a veterinary technician, a reading skills mentor, a classroom teacher, a Cub Scout leader, a Red Cross volunteer, a mental health counselor, and a friend to anyone who asked her for help. She was an avid reader with an unending curiosity, a world traveler, a lover of gardening and all things of nature – usually discovering things to explore at every turn. She loved music, flowers, parties, and people. Most of all, she loved her family, her friends, her dogs, and her horses.
Her twinkling eyes, ever present smile, and engaging personality will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mrs. Brand supported many charities. No flowers please. Donations can be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Foundation https://alzfdn.org/ or to any charity of your choice.
A private service will be held for the immediate family. However, Karen wanted a party so “A Celebration of Life” will occur on June 1st at GB’s Stables, 448 Hurt Rd SW, Smyrna, GA 30082 from 12-3pm.
Mrs. Brand was born in Atlanta, GA on July 31, 1946, to the late M.B. Satterfield and Frances Gibson (Gibby) Satterfield. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Lenore (Nonie) Satterfield and brother Neil Satterfield.
She is survived by sons: Jason (Paula), Adam (Rhonda) and granddaughters Kenly & Corah Brand. She is also survived by sister-in-law Marion Satterfield, niece Suzan Satterfield and nephews Scott, Stuart and Steven Satterfield, their spouses and children. Also surviving are lifelong friends, Roddy Hiser (Mansfield, TX), Joan Regan (Boxford, MA) and Max Brand (Ellijay, GA), her beloved dog Vinga and numerous other relatives, neighbors, friends, and colleagues.
Mrs. Brand attended Emory University for two years. Then after marriage she attended and graduated with a BA in English from Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University. Later in life, she completed a master’s degree in counseling from Georgia State University.
She greatly enjoyed her role as mother and grandmother. Her work and professional life included being a veterinary technician, a reading skills mentor, a classroom teacher, a Cub Scout leader, a Red Cross volunteer, a mental health counselor, and a friend to anyone who asked her for help. She was an avid reader with an unending curiosity, a world traveler, a lover of gardening and all things of nature – usually discovering things to explore at every turn. She loved music, flowers, parties, and people. Most of all, she loved her family, her friends, her dogs, and her horses.
Her twinkling eyes, ever present smile, and engaging personality will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mrs. Brand supported many charities. No flowers please. Donations can be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Foundation https://alzfdn.org/ or to any charity of your choice.
A private service will be held for the immediate family. However, Karen wanted a party so “A Celebration of Life” will occur on June 1st at GB’s Stables, 448 Hurt Rd SW, Smyrna, GA 30082 from 12-3pm.