Kris Jenner’s niece, Natalie Zettel, recently shared a heartfelt tribute to her late mother, Karen Houghton, who passed away at the age of 65. In an emotional Instagram post, Zettel expressed her disbelief and sorrow over her mother's sudden departure.
Zettel described her mother as her best friend and everything she could have asked for in a mother. She highlighted Houghton's kind, sweet, loving, giving, and caring nature, emphasizing her mother's big heart and the profound impact she had on her life.
While Zettel did not disclose the cause of her mother's death, she conveyed that it was unexpected and happened swiftly, leaving her unprepared for the loss. She expressed her deep love for her mother and the immense void she feels in her absence.
Kris Jenner, who had a strained relationship with her sister Karen, also shared the news of Houghton's passing on social media. Jenner expressed profound sadness over the unexpected loss and extended her condolences to her mother, MJ, and niece, Natalie, during this difficult time.
Jenner described Karen as beautiful inside and out, highlighting the family's grief over her passing. Despite past differences, Jenner's tribute reflected a sense of loss and a desire for strength and guidance during the mourning period.
The relationship between Jenner and Houghton had been complicated, with Houghton previously characterizing her sister as distant. However, a shared family photo from Christmas 2019 indicated a moment of togetherness among family members, including Jenner and Houghton.
