Karren "Neece" D. (Dillihunt) Schwing

Karren Denease Dillihunt-Schwing aka “Neece and Dahdah” passed away on June 7, 2024, at the age of 59.  Karren was born in Idabel, Oklahoma to the late Joe Dillihunt and Betty Jean Patrick Dillihunt.  Karren was born on June 20, 1964, and shared the same date of birth as her dad.  She was very proud of her date of birth and was daddy’s girl.  

Karren grew up in the South Oak Cliff, Glendale Addition of Dallas, Texas.  She attended Lisbon Elementary, Boude Storey Jr. High and was a proud flag girl graduate of South Oak Cliff High School in 1982.  Karren started attending worship at Singing Hills with Bro. I.V. Jones and family and was baptized at an early age under the leadership of Bro. Richard Mathis.   Eventually she convinced her parents to attend worship at Singing Hills.  Although Karren left Singing Hills and placed her membership at another location, Bro.& Sis. Dillihunt remained members until their passing.    

Karren was employed with several major companies Werner Enterprises, DART Bus & Rail, Coach USA, and worked for Road Runner Chartered Services until she terminated her employment.  Karren’s hobby was arts and crafts.  

She was predeceased by her father; Joe Dillihunt, Mother; Betty Jean Patrick-Dillihunt and a sister; Brenda Dillihunt.  

Karren is survived by three children; Shequice L. Roberts of Terrell, Texas, Stephen J.L. Dillihunt of Las Colinas, Texas, and Keith D. Hamilton of Seagoville, Texas, six grandchildren; Qualynn Emory, Jamya Roberts, Charmeisa Dillihunt, Stephanie Dillihunt, Jaidon Dillihunt and Korey Hamilton, two sisters; Sharon Robertson of Duncanville, Texas, and Barbara Green of Frisco, Texas, one brother; Anthony D. Dillihunt of Dallas. She also leaves her aunts, one nephew; Cedric Johnson, nieces, cousins and a plethora of friends. The family will truly miss Karren and greatly appreciate your kindness.  

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