Karen Beth Gonzalez (nee Gulliford), 71, of Burlington, passed away, Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at Samaritan Hospice in Mt Holly.  Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA she grew in Robbinsville and was a graduate of Allentown High School.  Karen worked at the Mistras Group in Princeton Junction and was a life-long Born Again Christian. A member of the Christian Missionary Alliance, she taught Sunday school and had a special place in her heart for the children.  She loved dogs and volunteered with dog rescue.  Karen had a kind heart; she put others ahead of herself and was always asking "How can I help?" and truly meant it.  Above all she was a loving mother and grandmother and was devoted to her family.

Daughter of the late Kenneth and Jeanette Gulliford, Karen is survived by her children, Angelya R. Smith and her husband, Kris of Burlington and Michael Weinmann and his wife, Ashley of Cinnaminson; three grandchildren, Mackenzie and Aidan Smith and Michael Weinmann, Jr.; siblings, Dale Leon of Burlington, Kenneth Scott Gulliford of Braselton, GA and David Gulliford of Roanoke, VA as well as many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held 3pm, Friday, April 27th at Peppler Funeral Home, 114 So. Main St., Allentown, NJ.  Inurnment will be private.  Friends may call from 1 pm until time of service.  Memorial contributions in Karen's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2310 Route 34, Suite 1D, Manasquan, NJ 08736.