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Virginia "Genie" Marvina Karr

June 6, 1939 — October 13, 2024

Powder Springs, GA

Virginia Marvina Karr, affectionately known as Genie, at age 85, went to be with Jesus our Lord, on Sunday, October 13, 2024.  

Genie was married to the love of her life C.E. “Gene” Karr, Jr., for 41 years. She is survived by her brother Guyrus Sandlin, Jr.; children Michael “Mike” Karr and Gina Goddard; grandchildren Eleyna (David) Vernon, Lauran (David) Demby, Ty Goddard, Brandon (Nicole) Jones, Joey Goddard, and Jordyn (Cole) Campbell; 12 great grandchildren; and nephew Travis (Alex) Sandlin.  

Genie began her career with the Federal Reserve Bank then onward to spending the majority of her employment in the floor covering industry advancing from covering phone orders with Beck & Gregg, sales representative with Orgill Bros. & Company, inventory control, and retiring at the age of 80 in accounts payable with Atlanta West Carpets. During her stellar tenure in this industry, she forged her way to be the first woman awarded with the Salesperson of the Year and received Outstanding Sales Performance awards as well as recognition as a member of the One Million Dollar Club.  

Genie was an avid sports fan of football, baseball, basketball, and NASCAR with her favorites being the UGA Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves. She enjoyed travel adventures to afar and many trips to Biloxi with her “fun” money. She also had a keen interest in politics.  

Genie was predeceased by her parents, Guyrus and Nina Sandlin; husband, Gene Karr; and son, Eddie Karr.  

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, Georgia. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Genie’s name may be made to the Salvation Army at https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ways-to-give/


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Thursday, October 17, 2024

12:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

West Cobb Funeral Home & Crematory

2480 Macland Road, Marietta, GA 30064

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Memorial Service

Thursday, October 17, 2024

2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

West Cobb Funeral Home & Crematory

2480 Macland Road, Marietta, GA 30064

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