Karah Marie Marvell Conn, 38 years old of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2022. She was born on September 10, 1984 in Burlington, Vermont to her parents Gregory and Denise Marvell. Karah is survived by her husband Justin Conn, father Greg Marvell, mother Denise Marvell, stepmother Shelly Marvell, stepfather Dirk Dunham, brother Ryan Marvell, son Christopher Michael, her beloved puppies Noodles and Peanut, and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Everyone that had the honor of knowing her loved her and will dearly miss her every day.
A Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 P.M., immediately followed by a Celebration of Karah’s Life at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., in Phoenix. Donations may be made to secure.aspca.org
“If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you back again. No farewell words were spoken, no time to say “Goodbye,” You were gone before I knew it, and only God knows why. My heart still aches with sadness, and secret tears still flow, What it meant to love you ~ no one can ever know. But now I know you want me to mourn for you no more; To remember all the happy times life still has much in store. Since you’ll never be forgotten, I pledge to you today ~ A hollowed place within my heart is where you’ll always stay.” – Author Unknown
Amber (Ponce) Tamasiunas
My sincere condolences to Karah’s family. We lost touch along the way but I will remember the good times we had. Rest in peace dear Karah.
Nicole Pritchard
I would like to send my condolences to everyone during this hard time. Karah was such a dear friend to me when we worked together at Buffalo Chip in Cave Creek. As well as getting to hang out and spend time together when we both lived in Texas. She will be greatly missed.
Cynthia Bonuelos
As I sit with a loss for words I think back to when God put in my life and for that I will always be great full. You could always make me smile and laugh whenever I was down. You will always have a special place in my heart and I love you. Until we meet again.
Susan Davis
My heart hurts for you all. I am praying for God’s Peace and serenity to surround you all at this time and comfort your hearts.
Layla Malcolm
God, baby… I can’t stop crying… you were the last person I expected to be the next. I have so many great, fun memories with you…. I was thinking of visiting you soon… I know I’ll miss you and so will everyone else in this world….
Matthew Henley
I’m devastated by the news of, what was once my best friend, passing…….
I loved Karah from the moment we met and she always held a special place in my heart. Having not seen her in years it makes me so mad at myself that I didn’t go and see her. She was a light and such a happy, funny little thing. She will be missed and God Bless to the family.
Wendy Yodd
Denise Gregg and all of Kara’s family Rob and I are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts ache for you all in this time of unbearable loss and heartache. We can not imagine what you are going through. May Gods love help sustain you through this tragic loss and may it help to know others care and are praying for you all. Love Rob and Wendy Todd
Denise Marvell
I miss my little girl. Sending hugs to her in heaven. I love you Karah
Cecile Adams
My dear Denise, We are so sorry for this sadness. This hole in your heart will always be with you. May you find strength in God, your family and friends who love you dearly. Love you, aunt Cecile and Pip.
Kuhnlein
Jerry and I are sending our thoughts and prayers during this extremely sad and heartbreaking time. RIP sweet Karah.
Auntie
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal
Love leaves a memory no one can steal
Those we love don’t go away
They walk beside us ever day
Unseen, unheard but always near
Still loved still missed and very dear
Sweet Karah your warmth kindness and gentle spirit
Will be remembered forever. ❤️
Susan Davis
So very sorry and Praying for you all.
Karen Baker
Karab was such a very special person; it was an honor to have met her. Such a quirky, fun loving little sprite. I will never forget the day we first met her in Michigan, and meeting some of her many friends. May God be with you and your family at this time of incredible loss. So sad.
Meggie Brown
Karah I cant believe your gone. You were always a good friend and we always had so much fun together. I miss driving in your jeep blasting Luke Bryan, girl you make my speakers go boom boom”. Please watch over all of us who miss you and miss you!!
Always and Forever,
Meggie
Jason Schrock
No words can ease the pain of losing a Daughter or Wife. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Michael Madsen
Greg and family,
My deepest thoughts goes out to your entire family. I can’t imagine what you are going through and what a chock this must have been.
I’m thinking of you and wish you all the best!
Mike Madsen
Bonnie Dunham
I can’t seem to come up with the right words to express my sorrow for you for the loss of your dear Karah, but know…
There are many who are praying for you and wishing you strength to get you through these next very difficult days….I am one of these.
“The loss is immeasurable, but so is the love you had for Karah”
Anonymous
Michelle Pinon
Karah was my former stepdaughter. I was married to her dad when Karah was a teenager and then into young adulthood, but as is the nature of divorce, people tend to fall out of your life. Although Karah and I didn’t remain in contact, I never forgot the years we shared when we were family. From the moment I met her, she was headstrong and her own person. I respected and appreciated those things about her. Although those were challenging years (what teenaged years aren’t?), Karah and I genuinely cared for one another.
Karah was bright, exuberant, and fiercely loyal to those she loved. She would go out of her way to stand up for someone she cared about if she felt they were being mistreated or disrespected. I greatly admired her for that. That is a rare quality in someone so young, but Karah was not like other kids her age. She was a unique individual who didn’t go along with the crowd because it was what everyone else was doing. She made up her own mind and lived her life how she wanted to, not how others perceived she should. She had her moments of troubled times throughout her life, but I was glad to hear she came through those challenges and grew to be a happy young woman who married the love of her life just a few short years ago. It is truly tragic that she didn’t get to enjoy that part of her life longer than she did, but I’m so glad she had the opportunity to experience that kind of joy at all.
I want to express my sorrow for all of those who loved Karah, especially her family. Karah didn’t pick favorites between her parents. She was a daddy’s girl AND a momma’s girl. She had the greatest blessing knowing she had both parents who loved and adored her unconditionally. I can’t imagine the level of pain they must be feeling right now with her sudden passing and my heart goes out to both Greg and Denise. My heart breaks for Karah’s brother, Ryan, too. Although as kids they would fight and pick on each other, they had that sibling love that carried them through those times, and I know deep down inside they loved each other a great deal. I remember Karah always being fiercely protective of her little brother, always there to defend her Ry-Ry.
I wish Karah peace in her journey home and hope that she finds comfort being in God’s arms. I offer my deepest condolences to her family and loved ones and hope they can find a way to get through these difficult days and months ahead. Rest in Peace, Karah, knowing you were loved.
Ryan Morrison
Girl, you will be missed.
I met you 10 years ago, at the door says to Narconon Melbourne. I was a scared, and very lost drug addict, being sent rehab for the first time. You were the first person I met on arrival. You were a bright and bubbly American Gal, which somehow made it so much more comforting. I spent my first few days in withdraw with you. We walked, we talked, We smoked Dunhill Blue cigarettes and drank cups of tea. I think you even sneaked me a coffee or two, just to help with the jitters.
Over the next 12 months, I got to know you. Like, really know you. You helped me in ways you probably will never even realise. We shared stories. We shared our dreams, our fears, everything. We laughed, we cried, we argued.
You were a kind soul. The love you had for you family was immense. I remember you telling me the importance of family, because through thick and thin, they’ll be there. I can’t even imagine how they feel right now.
I have so many amazing memories of you Karah. I’m shocked that your gone, but I hope you have found your peace.
Love always, Your Aussie mate,
Ryan x
Neal Martin
Greg and Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of Karah. Thinking of you in this time of great sadness.
Neal
Larry Kilduff
We are very sorry for your loss. Please know that you have our deepest condolences and prayers.
Jorge and Connie Carreno
Dear Greg and family,
Jorge and I are so sorry for your loss. We cannot imagine the pain and sadness you are going through. We’re praying you will find peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Our hearts go out to you all.
Jorge and Connie Carreno
Shelly Marvell
Karah, thank you for your beautiful infectious laugh that lives burned into my memory and branded on my soul forever. Until we meet in heaven, Rabbit! Rest in the Arms of the Lord! I Love you so much.
Wendy Lim
Greg and family
My since condolences to you & everyone in the family. Heartfelt thoughts go out to you in this time of sorrow. Wishing you the best.
Denise Marvell
Karah
It’s the day after your services and the pain has not subsided. I will miss your infectious smile, her laughter, her amazing beautiful heart and soul. It’s not ok god took you too soon it’s not. For now I’m angry with god.
I love you so very much always always no matter what
Janice Bantis
My deepest condolences to you Denise, and to your family. We were so sorry to hear about Karah. I know it’s very difficult to lose a loved one. Please know that she is in our prayers and so are you. God bless.
Janice, Brian and Tony
Jamie Palmer
Denise, Dirk, Greg, Shelly and Ryan;
I have no words that could possibly ease your pain, anger or sorrow but please know I’m praying for all of you! I wish I could magically bring her back or make sense of her death…I can’t, no one can! I’m praying for peace and understanding for your family! I wish I could do more. May God bless you all and keep you close at this difficult time. All my love, Jamie
Beckie Murphy
I am so deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my dear friend Karah. My fondest memory is of her walking into class at PCC glistening in sweat from a workout, just before.Sitting down in the seat that I saved for her so we could play with each other’s hair. Cause we both loved that so much. My prayers go out to her family, and all of her loved ones. May you find strength through this difficult time. I can picture her with beautiful wings, laying in God’s lap, as he strokes her hair and him letting her know she is at home with him, and shall suffer no more.
Kimberly Curran
Dear family,
I want all of you to know that I was very blessed to have gotten to meet Karah quite a few years back at Trey’s college graduation! Her smile caught me first thing! She knew I didn’t know most of the people so she took time to introduce and help me to feel right at home!!
For Denise, I want you to know there are no words when it comes to having to bury one of your children. And I want you to know it’s okay not to be okay! Just keep talking to God everyday even if it’s yelling and screaming!
I just want to say what a beautiful young lady Karah was and how much she pushed me to strive to better! I loved her!
Love to All Your Family,
Kimmy Curran
Denise Marvell
My sweet Karah
We arrived back to FL late afternoon yesterday. I didn’t want to leave AZ. Just keep thinking this is a dream and your still here with us even though I held you in my arms and you were so cold. I spend hours holding your hand to warm it up hoping you would suddenly open your eyes and say high mom… you never did. My heart hurts with pain I feel as if I can’t take a breath. Doing life here without you seems to be so painful to me. You were my most supportive cheerleader as I was your biggest fan and cheerleader. I would have gave up my life if it meant you could live. I love you so much and miss you. My angel Karah not goodbye it’s see you soon
Denise Marvell
Morning to my angel Karah
Not one second of everyday your not on my mind. I’m trying to stay busy in hopes that the pain would go away. It’s not working at all. My heart is so broken it just seems I will never be ok. I would give anything to have been able to be with you to hug and hold you and tell you everything will be ok and I am still with you in our hearts of hearts. If I was able to feel you and believe this right now . .. I just have to much pain to see past anything right now. I feel like I can’t breath without you here. Just know I will never let anyone forget you as I will always have you here with me in my memories dreams and heart of hearts for ever no matter what. Fly high my little precious angel until we are reunited. Love you so much forever and ever and ever
Denise Marvell
To my Angel Karah
It’s been a little over 4 weeks since you passed. Every Sunday early morning at the time you passed I wake up. Are you trying to tell me something. We’re you in pain, we’re you scared, did you want to say goodbye and that you’ll be ok, or we’re waiting for me to come save you. Did you want to tell me something you needed me to know. I have so many questions that will never be answered while I’m still here. Please be at the gate when I arrive and you can tell me what you wanted me to know. Whatever it is everything will be ok. My love for you is constant and guaranteed forever no matter what. I say I’m ok but you know I am not. I don’t know if I’ll ever be ok. My heart continues to be heavy with pain and I lost part of my heart when you passed. Please keep it safe with you. I’m not sure how to live how to breath without you. I miss you so much it hurts every minute of everyday, until we are reunited I will yearn for us to be together again. Love and miss you so
Mom
Britney White
Cousin Karah
Happy holidays in heaven, you will be missed.
Denise Marvell
Hello Karah
It’s mom again. As you know I’m not ok. I’m trying so hard to be ok yet I’m not. I post your pictures online everyday. The pictures make me smile and cry. I hope you know whatever I’m doing I’m doing to honor your memory. I don’t want anyone to forget how incredible you truly are/were. Emerson is coming next week if you have a chance to give me a hug for strength to not show Emerson how broken Grammie is.
Love you so much Karah and miss you so very much
Love Mom