Karen Battle Halfmann,52, of St.Lawrence, beloved wife and mother, passed away June 10, 2013. She was passionate about family and a loyal, true friend to many. Karen was born June 23, 1960 in Big Spring. She graduated from Coahoma High School in 1978 and married Thomas Halfmann May 5, 1980. Thomas and Karen lived in St. Lawrence, where Karen was an active member of the community. While her daughters were in school, she served as Girl Scout troop leader for several years, helped with school events and enjoyed rooting for the Garden City Bearkats. She served on Parish Council and was an active member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church. She cherished spending time with family & friends, especially baking special dessert requests for anyone who asked and playing in family spades tournaments. One of her greatest joys was cheering on her great nieces in all their activities.Karen is survived by her husband, Thomas Halfmann; daughters, Krystal Mullins and husband, Andrew and Brandi Halfmann; parents, Myrtie and D.C. Lee and Bill and Linda Battle; brother, Roger Battle and wife, Debbie; sisters, Darlene Battle and Kelsey Swearingen and husband, Kyle; sister-in-law, Vicki Battle; step-sister, Jana McQueary and husband, Tom; nephews, Jason Battle and wife, Jill and their daughters, Jenna, Jessa and Jolee, Josh Ringo and wife, Emilee and their son, Evan, Zack Ringo and wife, Tessa; nieces, LaNae Battle, Kelsey Ansley, Alex Halfmann and Kennedy Ansley; brothers-in-law, Pat Halfmann, Baldwin Halfmann, Danny Halfmann and Chris Halfmann; sisters-in-law, Paula Ringo, Cindy Gurley and husband, Johnny and Vickie Ansley; step-sisters, Sherri Lepard and husband, Ron, Patti Meeks and husband, Terry and Jana Lee; and many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends; including best friend, Darla Batla.Karen was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Battle; and grandparents, J.W. and Fabris Moore and William and Gladys Battle.The family will receive friends at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel Tuesday at 6:00 PM, with a rosary to follow at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be3:00 PM Wednesdayat the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with Eddy Pitchford, minister of the Coahoma Church of Christ and Father Tom Barley of San Angelo, officiating. Interment will follow at Coahoma Cemetery.The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Prieto and his staff, as well as the staff at Shannon Medical Center and Hospice of Midland.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,