Karen Anne Lane, age 67, of Charlotte, NC, passed away with her children by her side on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at the Lutheran Home in Albemarle. A celebration of her life will be held for her friends and family at a later date. Born January 10, 1945 in Florida, she was the eldest daughter of the late Ariel Lloyd Lane and the late Leona Curry Lane. She is survived by her son, Brent Lane Bruch and wife Misty of Albemarle; daughter, Kristen Lee Bruch of Charlotte; grandson Brandon Bruch; sisters, Terces Engelhart of CA, and Marilyn Lane of TN. Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Ave., Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28207. Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Lane family.