C/Msgt Karen M. Peden

Ret. C/Msgt Karen M. Peden, age 54, of Gautier, MS, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015. Survivors include her devoted and loving husband Kenneth D. Peden Jr., sisters, Pamela Diaz and Teresa Simon, father and mother-in-law, Kenneth D. Peden Sr. and Louise Peden, stepdaughter, Michelle (Ricky) Cannette and stepson, Cort Peden. She also leaves behind devoted nieces and nephews, Ricky Diaz, Henry Tastet, Deborah Diaz Santos and Kristyn Fuqua. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.