Obituary of Karen Thompson

Karen Hooper Thompson, age 64, of Ashburn, VA died on August 22, 2009 at Cameron Glen Nursing Center. She was born and raised in Arlington, VA to the late Elwood and Mary F. Hooper. Karen graduated from Wilkes-Barre Business School in Pennsylvania. She began her career as an Administrative Assistant in New York City with Producers Association of Television and ended her career as executive secretary for National Recreation and Park Association, Ashburn, VA. She always loved animals and became a certified wildlife rehabilitator. Karen was the loving mother of Eric Hooper, sister of Mary Hooper Westerback, cousin of Carol Hooper Abel and Laura Susan Hooper Porsch. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 13 th at 11am at Parc Reston Clubhouse, 1713 Ascot Way, Reston, VA 20190. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Wildlife Rescue League, P.O. Box 704, Falls Church, VA 22040 or PETA at www.peta.org . Arrangements by Adams-Green Funeral Home, Herndon, VA ( www.adamsgreen.com ).