Karen “Kip” Henricks, 70, of Jacksonville, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019, at Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Mrs. Henricks was born in Michigan and raised in Missouri. Kip received her academic degrees from the University of Missouri: Columbia, culminating in a Ph.D. in Art History and Archaeology. She spent the majority of her professional career at Jacksonville State University, teaching her beloved subject for 30 years, even doing a stint as the chairman of the Art Department early in her tenure. She served on several statewide commissions and committees, was a long-time member of the Berman Museum board, and lectured throughout Northeast and Central Alabama on art and architectural history. She was a bright and creative person and driven by her curiosity and joy of learning, she became an award-winning book and papermaker, photographer, and printmaker. She enjoyed gardening, museum exhibitions, old house restoration, and collecting, amassing many collections that have been exhibited in regional museums and galleries. Through these endeavors, Kip made many friends, all of whom will miss her gracious vibrance. Survivors include her loving husband, John Henricks; her mother, Merle Peterson of Emporia, KS; her brother, John Peterson of Bloomington, IN and by those many friends, colleagues and students whose lives were enriched by her presence. According to her wishes, her remains were cremated privately. She never wanted to be the center of attention, rather just a participant in this grand and magical adventure called life. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mrs. Karen “Kip” Henricks please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Karen Kip Henricks September 30 1948 May 13 2019.
K.L. Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Center
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