Karen Kyle Stephens, age 44, passed from this life after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 20, 1966 in Irving, Texas to Gilbert and Mary (Lazich) Herbrich. Karen graduated from Quinlan High School in 1985. She has worked in insurance administration most recently with F M Global Insurance Company. Karen was a loving, compassionate mother and friend. She had a very close support group of friends and friends of Brandon that help her along the way. Karen leaves behind to cherish her memories son, Brandon McKinney, parents; Gilbert and Mary Herbrich and a host of friends and caregivers. VISITATION will be 6 " 8 P.M. Monday evening at New Hope Funeral Home, 500 East Highway 80, Sunnyvale, Texas 75182, 972-226-2111 FUNERAL SERVICE will be 1 P.M. Tuesday March 15, 2011 at New Hope Chapel. Reverend Bob Cavin will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Grove Hill Memorial Park, Dallas, Texas.