Karen Jean "Auntie Nee Nee" Scarano
May 4, 1944 ~ November 30, 2011
Services:
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 2:00 PM in The Potters Place Church, St. Leonard, MD with Pastor David O. Keyser officiating. Interment will be private.
Karen Jean “Jeanne” Scarano, 67, of Lexington Park, MD, died on November 30, 2011 at her residence surrounded by loving family and friends. Born on May 4, 1944 in Washington, DC she was the daughter of Eugene Gillroy and Helen Shirley (Bennedict) Schmidt. Karen is survived by her siblings; Dorianne Brown of California, MD, Helen Noelle Derham, Larry Spellman of FL, Bart Oren Couey and brother in law Paul Alton Dickerson, Sr. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews; Vickie Anne Dickerson, Dawn Marie Johnson, Paul Alton Dickerson, Jr., Robert Banworth, Brian Bowen, Michael Anthony Derham, Michelle Noelle Dickerson, Nathan Alexander Derham, Rebecca Brierly and host of friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her sister Christina Rabinawitz and life partner Frank Dipietro. Karen graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1962 and worked as a paralegal, accountant, and office manager at Lincoln Investment for 17 years retiring in 2006. A Memorial Service will a be held on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the Potter’s House Church, St. Leonard, MD, 20685 with Pastor David O. Keyser officiating. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.
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“Auntie Nee Nee words cannot describe how much you meant to me. I will miss you so much. You are the best Auntie in the whole wide world. I understand now that because tomorrow is not promised just how important it is to spend time with your loved ones. I will never forget the truly good times we spent together, the laughter we shared and the talks we shared. You are my Shero and you will never be forgotten. I Love you Nee Nee!! Until we meet again, Love Always, Vickie (Princess)”
“Jean you will be deeply missed. We have been sister in laws for many years may you rest in peace. I love you”
“Dear auntie Nee Nee, sorry that we did not have more time to get to know each other. But I am glad we met. I will think of your kindness and love for the family every time when I talk to Vickie. I know that you are now at the place that has no more sickness and pain. See you some day.”
“When I think of a the greatest aunt ever…Nee-Nee, I think of you. You were there for me when I needed you the most. I will never forget our talks especially about the Camaros!! My Nee-Nee you are free to be with Frank, your Daddy and so many others now. Your’e home now. We know you are happy now and safely with God. You are a beautiful, kind and giving spirit which will live in all of us forever.. I LOVE YOU!!!! your, “Dawnie””
“Jeanne, I will miss you so much. You were like a sister to me. We had some pretty good talks through the years. You always tried to help me through hard time, Don’t worry Jeanne I will take care of your beatuiful sister. I love you Jeanne, I know you are with God. “
“My Sweet Sister, I will miss you with all of my heart. I believe God made us sisters for a reason and we will be sisters forever. I remember all the good times the laughter and even the giggles. You were truly my sister in every way. You always made me feel loved. Remember Jeanne, giggles, secrets, sometimes tears sisters and friends through the years. Please God take care of my sister. “
“So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and family in this time of sorrow. Earth knows no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Carolyn Harrison,CSC, Lanham, MD”
“Dori and Bart, our thoughts are with you.”
“Mommy, I know Auntie Nee Nee is smiling down and watching over us. She is now happy!!!”
“I believe what I miss the most is her calling me and telling me “I just called to say I love you” and singing to me on my answering machine. God knows how much I miss and love her. God please give my Nee Nee a kiss for me. “
“Auntie Nee Nee i miss you. Time spent with you will never be replaced i love you and who you are your know a shinning star . love sweet pea ps. save me a place in paradise “
“Aunt Nee Nee, I finally am doing it! Today I have 25 days clean and it is becoming so clear to me now how much I miss and love you!!! I am so very sorry sorry for the challenging times but I know that you are looking down on me and saying ” Dawnie Poo I knew you could do it” I wish you could witness the changes that are taking place with in me as I have had a spiritual awakening. I know I have so much more to say and I will get there when I work the fourth step. Please know that I am so appreciative of your generousity and wish I could show you now!!!!!!! Tell grandpa I said I love you. Please tell my beloved mom mom that she stills run reminant in my heart and soul.I love her too!!!! I love you always and forever!!!! My Nica Nica Nee Nee gurl. (I know just how much you would love to hear me running around the house singing Nica Nica Nee Nee Nica Nica Nee Nee gurl over and over again until you would say DAWN!!! would you please!!! 🙂 I love you. We’ll talk soon. Love your Dawnie Poo “