Mrs. Karen Reich Jones, 67, of Kentwood LA., passed from this life on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

Karen was born in New Orleans, LA. on June 5, 1953 and was the daughter of William Reich, Jr and Audrey Head Reich. Karen was a graduate of Grace King high school in Metairie, LA. She lived in St. Rose, La. for many years where she worked as a custom seamstress. She retired from Amtrak in 2015 where she managed the dining cart. For the past twenty years she was a resident of Kentwood, La. Karen and Johnny Jones owned the Paris Flea Market in Kentwood, LA. She loved the outdoors and gardening and took great pride in her plants and flowers. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Karen is preceded in death by her parents; William Reich Jr and Audrey Head Reich.

She is survived by her loving husband of 13 wonderful years, Mr. Johnny Jones of Kentwood, La.; one daughter, Sarah Gauthreaux of New Orleans, LA; one son, Joseph Gauthreaux; three brothers; William Reich lll (Christine) of Metairie, La. David Reich (Anne) of Cartersville, Georgia and Richard Reich (Ann) of Metairie, La.; two sisters, Joelle Nicol of Kenner, La. and Lynne Songy of Gretna,La.; three step-daughters, Stephanie Ott (Jeff) of Arlington, TX, Stacey Jones of Kentwood, LA and Suzanne Hancock (David) of Aledo, TX and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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