Karen Sue Sweet Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Karen Sue Sweet (Dupo, Illinois), who passed away on May 19, 2024, at the age of 63, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Karen departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Karen. Though Karen may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her mother Judy Hayes; and her brother Keith "Kedo" Hayes. She is survived by: her close friend Donald Snow; her sister Lisa Rhodes (Hayes) of Valmeyer, IL.; her daughter Destiny M. Helvey (Sweet) of Red Bud, IL.; her grandchildren, Alexis J. Sweet of Bethalto, IL., Austin M. Sweet (Brittany) of Waterloo, IL., Kasey N. Helvey of Troy, IL. and Brian L. Helvey Jr. of Valmeyer, IL; and her great grandchildren, Isaiah M. Sweet, Hayes R. Hargrave, Elijah T. Sweet and Holden J. Hargrave.