Karen L. Hines

Age 78, born on July 26, 1947, passed away on June 15, 2026.  Karen was born in Lansing, Michigan to Marshall and Janet (Young) Hines.

Karen grew up in East Lansing, where she graduated from East Lansing High School.  She attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri for two years, and graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in Textiles and Clothing.

Following graduation, Karen worked for Knapp’s department store in Lansing, in retail management.  She then worked for Wallace Opticians downtown Lansing, and Meridian Mall Hudson’s in retail sales.  Karen was a Sparrow Service Auxiliary volunteer in the gift shop for 15 years.  During her service, she helped her aunt, Jan Hines, make silk floral arrangements for gift shop sales.  Together they made over 10,000 arrangements.

Karen’s passions in life were her beloved dogs and gardening.  She also relished watching MSU sports.  She loved training and showing her standard poodles in obedience and agility.  Karen was an accomplished trainer and earned numerous awards with her dogs. They were her pride and joy.  She was a talented gardener, designing beautiful flower gardens in her parent’s yard.  As a longtime Michigan State football and basketball fan, she enjoyed attending many games over the years.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall Hines and Janet Young Hines.  She is survived by her siblings, Keith Hines (Tina Lonski), Dori (Tom) Alton, nieces and nephews Chris (Beth) Hines, Brenna (Jake) Alton Redman, Brad Alton, great niece and nephew Stella and Brady Hines, aunt and uncle Donald (Jan) Hines.

There will be no public services.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Ave. Lansing, MI 48906.