Karen Kay Strolin Hawley, 61, of Florence, SC, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.  She was born in Sumter, SC, a daughter of the late Robert Francis Strolin and Elizabeth Iliff Strolin.  She is also predeceased by her husband, George Frederick "Teddy" Hawley.

Karen was a proud grandmother and a loving mother, sister and wife.  She was very determined, strong willed and a survivor of cancer.  Karen was a caregiver and put everyone before herself.  She grew the most beautiful roses.

She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Hawley (Patrick) Gale; son, Joshua John (Katherine) Hawley; grandchildren, Tyler Hawley and Natalie Gale; three brothers, Robert "Bob" (Audrey) Strolin, Jr., David B. "Bruce" (Helen) Strolin and William "Bill" (Gabriel) Strolin; two sisters, Kathleen "Kathy" Tyburski and Kristine "Kris" (Peter) Webster; father and mother-in-law, Robert and Celia Hawley; a number of nieces and nephews and her canine companion, "Gizzy".  A graveside service, directed by Cain Calcutt Funeral Home, will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Mount Hope Cemetery.  Due to COVID-19, face coverings are recommended and social distancing will be observed.  The family will speak to those in attendance immediately following the service at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1039 44th Ave N, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 or to the American Cancer Society, 200 Center Point Circle, Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29210.