Karen Ann Bishop-Speer

Karen Ann Bishop-Speer died Friday, September 20, 2019 at her home in Atlanta following a lingering illness Karen is survived by her husband, Terry; daughter and daughter-in-law, Tiffany and Lisa; grandson, Ross; parents, Thomas F. and Patricia Bishop; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Darla, nephew and niece, Tyler and Darian; and numerous beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and other extended relatives. Preceded in death by grand parents: Horace and Dottie McMicken; Kenneth and Martha Bishop. She was a graduate of Cartersville High School, The Art Institute of Atlanta and The Portfolio Center for Graphic Design and Advertising in Atlanta. An award winning art director, illustrator, and graphic designer. Her clients, to name a few, included Coca-Cola, Home Depot, Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Subway, Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE), and Georgia Propane Gas Association. Karen will be remembered by friends, family, and colleagues as a character, a good friend, a sweetheart, fiery, creative, strong, and spirited. A memorial service will be held to honor Karen's life at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 11:00 am in the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Planned Parenthood of Atlanta or Georgia Innocence Project.