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Tributes to Karey
From Some Of Her Best Friends

It’s hard to say good-bye; even if it’s not forever. There’s so many thinks I’ll miss about Karebear. The way she’d say she would only stay for 5 minutes, then we started talking and she wouldn’t leave until an hour or so later, the way she smiled, the way she laughed, the way we joked about our “blonde” moments, the way we would talk about the past, and so much more. One of my favorite memories is when I got her to go on her first ‘real’ roller coaster ride two summers ago on The Steel Eel in Sea World, San Antonio, TX. She screamed and held on to me the whole time. We both bantered back and forth about that for a long time, but we both knew that she had fun, no matter how scared she was. There are so many memories I’ll hold close to me. I’ll forever remember all the times we played dress up, Barbie’s, and Polly’s. All the time we jumped on the trampoline and we’d act like we were Pokemon or our own made up Sailor Scout on Sailor Moon. I’ll remember all the Disney movies we watched and all the TV shows she loved. These along with other memories are the things I’ll remember most. I also know it’s not really good-bye… at least not forever. We’ll forever love Karey Nicole Rolland.

~ Nichole Ferron ~

Karey was an amazing friend, dancer, actress, and daughter. She was always there for me and I was always there for her. I have known her ever since I can remember. If you did not get a chance to know her I wish you could. She was the best friend anyone could ask for. But now she is off to better things, new journeys, and adventures. She is where nothing can harm her and there are no worries. Now she can spend her days dancing in the clouds and being with her loved ones who were waiting for her. Although she will be missed I am happy for her. She lived a great life and will live on in my heart until forever meets an end. Which is never in my world. Nobody ever expects that something like this could happen until it does. Never regret anything because everything happens for a reason. I don't know what God's reason was for taking her now but it had to be a good one. God must have needed a perfect angel and he picked her. She will be a perfect angel and she will serve him well. We all love her and miss her but she is watching over us right now. She is not really gone because the people that she touched during her life have been left with permanent marks on their hearts forever and always.

R.I.P Karey Nicole Rolland

She is in God's hands and he will protect her and watch over her!!!

~ Ashley Ferron ~

Karey Nichole Rolland is now in heaven. Although I miss her dearly I know she is in (for lack of a better cliché) a better place. I appreciate the fact that I had the chance to see, talk, sing to her, hold her hand and such before she left us. I know that she knew how much we cared about her, we told her how many people were praying for her, she had her prayer chain, notebook, carebear, Chihuahua, and a few angels on her bed with her. If you didn't get the chance to meet Karey or get to know her I am truly sorry, she was such a beautiful person. She lit up the stage, the classroom, the dance floor. Her happy attitude always got me out of a bad mood, her love for her friends was extraordinary. Now she is dancing in heaven with the Lord and having a great time, she is so happy. She doesn't have to worry about silly boys, about other kids causing drama or how "cool" she is in school. She can just be happy with no worries whatsoever and that makes me happy for her. The pain inside me is only because I wish she could be happy with me, but since she can't I can live with her being happy with Him instead.

R.I.P.
Karey Nichole Rolland
May the Lord protect her the way I never could.

~ Laura Baker ~

Karey will always be my sunshine. Even now that she's gone... I just picture her flashing the peace sign and somehow that makes everything a little more okay. I can't imagine a life having never known her, and I'm glad that I don't have to. She was the brightest, bubbliest, person I've ever known... and one smile from her could make anything alright.

I could talk about her forever, just from flashes of memories that won't stay out of my head. I remember how she'd always sneak up behind people, cover their eyes, and make them guess who she was. I remember the first few times I met her, when she greeted me: "Hi, Nichole's friend!" with so much exuberance, that I couldn't help becoming friends with her myself. I remember passing notes about boys in Algebra 1. I remember when I told her about my newspaper thing... she was so excited for me. She was always the best person to share something with, because she made you feel like what was happening to you was important, even if it wasn't. She was the person that you always want to be around, because she's what makes things fun. She was the perfect example of someone who lived life to the fullest.

It's just... gonna be really difficult. She was so much, to so many people. And yeah, we're all falling apart right now. But I know that if this wasn't Karey... she'd be the one telling us to be positive. That's part of what makes this so hard. She was our backbone. But somehow... we're going to be okay. We can make it through this. We have each other. And we have her spirit.

~ Taylor Arnold ~

Karey's Obituary

Our precious baby girl, Karey Nicole Rolland, 16, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus, Friday evening, February 22, 2008. Born January 2, 1992, Karey is survived by her parents, Steve and Debbie (Lenz) Rolland of the home, her brother Steven Rolland of the home, sisters Lori and husband Sid Richardson of Harrah, Dawn and husband Ray Rutzer of McLoud; nieces Kelsey Beesley, Callysta and Lindsey Richardson; nephews Tanner, Tyler, and Tayler Rutzer; Maternal Grandmother Helen Louise Lenz of OKC; Paternal Grandfather Ernest Rolland of Comanche; Uncle Dale and wife Margaret Lenz of Tahlequah, Uncle Tom and wife Debi Lenz of Oklahoma City, Aunt Nancy and husband Bill Walker of Newcastle, Aunt Gina and husband Jack Lokey of Comanche, Aunt Sandra Rolland of Shawnee; her “second” family, A. J., Elizabeth, Nichole, Ashley and Joey Ferron, the DMC dancers, the Choctaw HS Drama Program, and a host of friends and loved ones. Karey was preceded in death by maternal Grandfather Frank A. Lenz, maternal Grandfather Charles E. Lenz, paternal Grandmother Oma Lee Rolland, and paternal Uncle Jearl Rolland. Karey’s favorite pastime was to dance. She danced for the DMC School of Dance under the direction of Christie Johnson for 13 years and was a participant in competitive dancing for the last seven years. Karey was a member of the Choctaw HS Drama Team where she spent many enjoyable hours before, during and after school practicing and practicing and practicing. Karey enjoyed school and her favorite subjects were math and history. Her ultimate goal was to become a 5^th grade teacher. Karey’s celebration of life will be Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at 2:00 PM at the Choctaw High School Lyle Boren Activity Center, 14300 NE 10^th, Choctaw, Oklahoma, under the direction of Barnes and Fredericks Funeral Home, 1729 S Douglas, Midwest City, Oklahoma, with interment at Resthaven Memory Gardens. The family will be receiving friends and loved ones, Monday, February 25, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Barnes and Federicks Funeral Home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mary Burton, Christie Johnson, Marilyn Stallings, and the doctors, nurses and staff of the OU Medical Trauma Center (East). The family requests that anyone wishing to make financial donations in memory of Karey Rolland to do so through the Caring Adults Supporting Theater (C.A.S.T.) organization of Choctaw High School’s Drama Program, 14300 NE 10^th, Choctaw, Oklahoma, 73020. Donations can be made in three forms: 1) contributions directly for the family; or, 2) the Karey Rolland Memorial Drama Fund for the purchase of show related items for drama students in need; or, 3) the Karey Rolland Memorial Dance Fund for help with dance students in need.