Kari Schooley

Kari Schooley, 33, of Tulsa, OK, died on December 11, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, December 15, 2017, and a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 16, 2017, both at Christ The King Catholic Church, Tulsa. Kari was born in Tulsa on March 29, 1984, the daughter of Dan and Maribeth (Ormsby) Schooley. She grew up in Tulsa, attending Marquette Elementary School and Bishop Kelley High School, graduating in the class of 2002. She continued her education at St. Louis University, where she attained a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in counseling. Kari also continued her professional career and development by obtaining the title of Licensed Professional Counselor. After college, she stayed in St. Louis to pursue her passion for helping children and began working as an education therapist at Our Little Academy, a therapeutic preschool focused on helping young children with behavioral or emotional issues prepare for kindergarten. Kari put so much love, laughter and passion into everything she did and every relationship she had. She was a very supportive and fiercely loyal friend, daughter, granddaughter, sister, cousin, niece, aunt, and godmother, showing unconditional love to all. Kari made an everlasting impact on so many friends and family members across several cities and states and had a special gift for bringing out the best in everyone. Kari was known by all as one of the most positive, selfless, and courageous people they’ve ever come in contact with. Kari especially cherished her family, amazing friends and the kids she worked with. She was a loyal fan and loved her St. Louis Cardinals baseball team and St. Louis University Billikens. She is survived by her parents, Dan and Maribeth Schooley; brother, Michael Schooley, and his wife, Courtney; sisters, Kim Schooley and Jessie Schooley; grandfather, Ban Ormsby; nephew and godson, Owen Schooley, and nieces, Hannah and Taylor Schooley, all of Tulsa; and numerous other extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jo Ann Schooley, Ken Schooley, and Therese Ormsby, affectionately known to the family as Gram, Pa, and Dame respectively.Memorial donations may be made in Kari’s memory to Kari’s Kids Scholarship Fund at Our Little Haven by going to https://www.ourlittlehaven.org/karis-kids/ or by mailing a donation to Our Little Haven, PO Box 23010 St. Louis, MO 63156-3010. If donating by mail, please designate that your donation is for Kari’s Kids Scholarship Fund in her memory. We all love you so much, Kare Bear! Fitzgerald Southwood Colonial Chapel, 918-291-3500.

Kari Schooley

March 29, 1984 - December 11, 2017