Karen Elizabeth Reilly

Karen Elizabeth Reilly, 62 of Ozark, MO, died September 8, 2014 in her home after a long illness.She was born April 11, 1952 in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of Richard Charles Freihofer and Wanda Jean (Neal) Freihofer. She was a 1970 graduate of Okmulgee High School in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was a member of Ozark Assembly of God Church in Ozark. Karen worked as administrative assistants in dental and optometry practices before meeting and marrying her loving husband Warren Thomas Reilly in 1977. She later served in many capacities of Christian ministry. This included serving as an associate producer in Christian television and serving alongside her husband, who pastored a church in Lewisville, Texas. Karen had a life changing experience at a young age when she dedicated her life to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Although she battled an illness for many years, Karen's life was filled with much joy and an abundance of blessings. She loved nothing better than the company of family and friends. She had a bubbly personality and a sense of humor that brought much laughter to her loved ones and her wide circle of friends. Her love and generosity knew no bounds. Karen's father Richard Charles Freihofer preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband Warren. Warren's love and devotion to Karen was a living example of God's love and was admired by all. She is also survived by her son Michael David Patrick Reilly of Houston, TX, her mother, Wanda Jean (Neal) Freihofer of Okmulgee, OK, her brothers, Richard Freihofer and wife Terri of Ozark, David Freihofer and wife Nancy of Harvard, MA, and Christopher Freihofer and wife Beth of Norman, OK. She is survived by grandchildren Kaegan and Kiera Reilly of TX, and nieces and nephews, Jessica Braschler (Jared), Matthew Freihofer, Ozark, Jonathan Freihofer, Brooklyn, NY, Claire Freihofer, Somerville, MA, Esmay Freihofer, Northampton, MA, Kim Jenson, Chris Reilly and Adam, Diana and Nicole Cochran, all of TX. While Karen's passing is a great loss to all, we take comfort knowing her new life in God's presence is filled with love, laughter and endless joy. Karen's funeral service will be held at Ozark Assembly of God Church in Ozark September 15. 2014, under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Daren Roten officiating. Pallbearers are Chris Freihofer, David Freihofer, Richard Freihofer, Michael Reilly, Jonathan Freihofer and Matthew Freihofer. Internment is at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri.