CENTER HARBOR, N.H. -- Karen Lee Williams, 37, of 47 Bartlett Hill Road, Center Harbor, died at the Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia on Sunday, April 25, 2010, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Karen was born Sept. 6, 1972, in Laconia, the daughter of Harold and Kathalene (McKinnon) Corson Williams.Karen had lived in Laconia for most of her life before moving to Center Harbor. She was a nurse and was employed by the Merrimack County Nursing Home and the St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.Karen was a member of the Lake Church, Tilton-Northfield. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and church members. She also enjoyed baking, traveling, and photography. She gave to many organizations. She helped and touched many people.Survivors include her mother, Kathalene Williams, of Augusta, Maine; a sister and brother-in-law, Deborah A. and Everett Smith of Center Harbor; a nephew, Tyler Hood, of Center Harbor; two nieces, Ashley Hood of Center Harbor and Elizabeth Smith of Ohio; aunts and uncle, Sandra McKinnon of Manchester and Janice and William Barrett of Bristol; cousins; and other family members.There will be no calling hours. A celebration of her life will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, at Grace Capital Church, 542 Pembroke St., Pembroke.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Health & Hospice Inc., 780 North Main St., Laconia, NH 03246.Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.