Karenza Lee (Risor) Buhrow's Obituary
Karenza Lee Buhrow (Risor) left this earth on May 22, 2022 in Fayetteville, AR at 29 years old due to an extended illness. She was welcomed to Heaven, smiling and laughing no doubt, by her paternal grandfather Jack Risor, and her cousin Vincent Parisi.
Karenza grew up in Fayetteville, AR, where she graduated from Shiloh High School and the University of Arkansas with a degree in Childhood Education. Her selfless nature led her to thrive in that field. Children of all ages and kinds were drawn to her and she cared for them like they were her own. Several years later, Karenza dedicated her time to do Christian mission work in India for one year. She made an impact on so many people in her short time with us.
It wasn’t just her passions in life that made her a true angel on Earth, but the way she loved everything and everyone. She had a soft spot for animals, and adored her two dogs Remi and Ellie. She was kind to her core, never judged, and reminded us all that laughter is the best medicine. She wasn’t afraid to be herself, which was a quirky, often uncoordinated, beautiful goofball whose smile radiated miles away. In her passing, friends and family have described her as magnetic, beloved, contagious, funny, selfless, and absolutely one of a kind.
Karenza is survived by her loving spouse of 3 years Ross Buhrow; parents Randy and Tia Risor; sister Azure (Shawn) Marhanka; niece and nephew Mia and Aiden Marhanka; maternal grandparents Sam and Dolores Parisi; paternal grandmother Joyce Risor; and countless extended family and close friends. She will be missed dearly.
The family will host a celebration of life at her childhood home on Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 2-5 PM. A gathering to share stories of Karenza will occur at 3:30. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge 239 Turpentine Creek Lane, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632. It is a foundation near and dear to Karenza’s heart that holds many family memories.
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