Karen Marie Northrup, 46, of Smith Dairy Rd., Columbus died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011 in Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, S.C.
Born in Margaretville, N.Y., she was the daughter of Doris Mattice Hosier of New Kingston, N.Y., and the late Cornelius Hosier. Mrs. Northrup moved to Polk County in 1999, having come from Upstate New York.
Surviving beside her mother are her husband, Marvin L. Northrup of the home; two daughters, Megan Brooks (Josh) of Asheville, N.C., and Katelyn Northrup of the home; two sons, Ryan and Kevin Northrup, both of Columbus; two brothers, David Hosier (Denise) of Deptford, N.J., and James Hosier (Michelle) of Jarrettsville, Md.; one granddaughter, Sarah Brooks. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2011 in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.
She will be sent to Hynes – Miller Funeral Home, 48 Walnut St., Margaretville, N.Y. 12455 for burial in New Kingston Valley Cemetery, New Kingston, N.Y.
An online guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.
McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.