Karen Suzette Cox-Sandefer

Karen Suzette Cox-Sandefer (May 15, 1963 - December 12, 2015) Karen Suzette Cox-Sandefer fought a long and tiring 15 month battle with GBM brain cancer, during which time she showed bravery and endless devotion to her family. Although she wanted nothing more than to spend many more years with her loved ones - she was ready to be with her Heavenly Father. Karen was called home in the early morning hours of December 12, 2015, where she was surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born on May 15, 1963, in Brinkley, Arkansas to Johnny and June Cox. She grew up in Beulah and attended Des Arc School where she met her soul mate, Danny Sandefer in the 10th grade. Danny and Karen proceeded to marry on March 22, 1980. Karen worked for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Tennessee for eighteen years, working her way from the bottom of the chain of command to a managerial position. In the beginning of 1998, Karen and her husband Danny joined as a team to open their commercial trucking company. Although Karen reached success within her careers, she never failed to make it apparent that her family was her greatest accomplishment. Karen loved traveling, whether it was a short trip to Branson or a cruise to the Caribbean, as long as she was with her family. She loved to paint as an artistic outlet, genealogy, and more than anything - she loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Karen was preceded in death by her grandparents Athena Lois Petty-Pendergrass, William Pendergrass, Mary Moore-Hawkings-Cox, and Marion Aubrey Cox. She is survived by her husband, Danny Sandefer; children: Kari Sandefer (Trey) Jones, Daniel (Donna) Sandefer; grandchildren: Rachel Jones, Connor Sandefer and Jude Sandefer; parents: Johnny and June Pendergrass-Cox; siblings: Mike Cox, Teresa O'Bannon-Cox, Jason Cox, Cami Kilgore-Cox and Timothy Cox. Karen lived a life which she called "so blessed", no matter the circumstances and leaves a legacy of love, faithfulness and selflessness. She resided at her family cabin in Horseshoe Bend, Ark. which she often called "God's Country". The family rests assured that Karen is now, indeed in God's Country. Obituary written by family with love. Services were held Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Church of Christ in Des Arc, Arkansas. Burial was at Biscoe Cemetery in Biscoe, Arkansas. Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.