Karen M. Williams-Robertson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Karen Marie Williams was born in New York City on June 4, 1958 to the late William M. Williams and Margaret- Fort Williams. She was the second oldest child and the eldest daughter of 5. Karen grew up in strong Christian faith and was baptized at Second Baptist Church in Rockville Center, Long Island NY. Karen spent her early life in the Bronx and her family moved to Roosevelt, NY. in 1969. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1975 she attended Dowling College in Oakdale, NY. After college she worked in advertising at a New York Classical radio station. In 1992 she married Isidor Robertson and moved to Rockville, Maryland. In 1994 this union produced their only child, Karis. Karen had a long career at the Food and Drug Administration, Office of Orphan products retiring in 2018 for health reasons. The church was an important part of her life and she was a member of the Benjamin family at Peoples Community Baptist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. Karen was a giver who took care of her parents who moved to be closer to her in their later retirement years. Although she was not the oldest, her siblings always understood who was in charge. Most of all she was caring and loving to others. Before becoming ill, Karen loved to travel and was an avid learner of history. She also took pride in trying different cuisines and loved creating her own recipes. Karen leaves behind to cherish her memory, a loving; husband Isidor, daughter Karis, mother Margaret, brothers, Memlon, Billy, Joe, sister Kathy and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends.

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Karen M. Williams-Robertson

June 4, 1958 - February 15, 2021