Karla S. Gearhart
November 14, 1950 ~ January 25, 2019
Karla S. Gearhart, 68, of Princeton died Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at her home.
She was born Nov. 14, 1950, in Princeton, the daughter of Clifton and Melva (Lathrop) Carpenter. She married Robert Terry Hilger and he preceded her in death. She married Lewis James Gearhart on Oct. 14, 1983, in New Bedford. He also preceded her in death.
She graduated from Manlius High School with the Class of 1968. She worked at Harper-Wyman for 29 years.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in New Bedford, where she was the Sunday school principal for 20 years. She was an avid book reader and enjoyed spending time with her family.
Surviving are one son, Michael (Trisha) Hilger of Heyworth; one stepson, Jeff (Tonya) Gearhart of Des Moines; 10 grandchildren, Geoffrey, Tailey, Diana, Sierra, Allison, Terrence, Gabby, McGuire, Corbin and Kimma; three brothers, Kent (Anita) Carpenter of Manlius, Kevin Carpenter of Princeton and Keith (Anita) Carpenter of Annawan; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and both husbands.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at the First Christian Church in New Bedford. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at the church with the Rev. Brian Moore officiating.
Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church in New Bedford.
The Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
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When your high school graduating class is only 29 your classmates are like family. I am so happy I got to know Karla when we were in school and to reunite with her on Facebook and the Manlius reunion last summer. Rest in peace.
She was such a great lady with such a deep love and devotion to her family and friends. I feel that I am a better person from having known her. My sincere condolences to the whole family during this difficult time
Kent, Kevin & Keith,
I was saddened to hear about the pasting of your sister Karla. Once I heard about Karla from Phyl, I couldn’t help but reminisce about all those weekends trips to your family farm. All of us kids would run around outside chasing chickens, riding the motorcycle or playing hide-n-seek. Then we would top off our days fun with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches along with a big cold glass of milk. We would be sitting in the den enjoy one another’s friendship while the adults played cards and enjoyed their dinner in the kitchens. Oh the good ole days of family and fun. Such fond memories. My sincere condolences to you, your families and Karla’s extended family. God bless each and every one of you. Love, Cousin Ken
We are so sorry for your families loss. Karla was a great friend to our family and will be sadly missed.