Karen T. Levine – Forever loved and deeply missed

Karen T. Levine, 78 of St. Louis, Mo., passed away peacefully at Evelyn’s House hospice on Thursday, July 13, 2023, with her daughter Abby by her side.

Karen was born in 1945 to Sylvia and Harry Taylor in Philadelphia, Pa. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Stephen Taylor. Karen is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Abby and Bryan Podkul of St. Louis, Mo.; a niece Corinne Taylor-Cyngiser (Yoram); and Corinne and Yoram’s children Theodore and Nova Mae, of Los Angeles, Calif.

Karen lived in many places throughout her life, including Philadelphia, Pa., Highland Park, N.J., South Florida, and most recently St. Louis, Mo. She taught in elementary and middle schools in New Jersey and South Florida. She was passionate about her students’ success, especially the underdog or disadvantaged students who needed a little extra help or nurturing. Upon retirement in South Florida, Karen moved to St. Louis to live close to Abby and Bryan. She loved the four seasons of weather, the many local parks and natural areas, cultural activities, and opportunities to develop new hobbies and friendships in St. Louis.

Karen enjoyed life-long learning, which led to her completion as an adult of a master’s degree in gifted/exceptional student education from Nova University and an Architecture Studies Program at Harvard University. She was an avid reader and participated in several book clubs and discussion groups. A lover of art, music and nature; she was creative and curious. She enjoyed painting and drawing, creating beautiful hooked rugs, playing Rummikub, spending time in nature (especially the woods), attending the symphony, and traveling. She delighted in spending precious time with family and friends, especially her beloved daughter Abby and son-in-law Bryan.

Visitation on Wednesday, July 26, 10:00 a.m. followed by Memorial Service 10:30 a.m. at Berger Memorial Chapel, 9430 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, 63132. The family will receive guests and a light lunch will be served at The Gatesworth from 12:00-5:00 p.m. (One McKnight Place, St. Louis, 63124).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Karen’s memory to American Kidney Fund, Arbor Day Foundation, Humane Society of Missouri, or a charity of the donor’s choosing. Please visit bergermemorialchapel.com for more information. BERGER MEMORIAL SERVICE