In Memory of

Karen

L.

Carr

Obituary for Karen L. Carr

Karen L. Carr
Karen Lynn Carr, 66, of Gassaway, WV, passed away at home, December 26th, 2018, surrounded by her family and loved ones after a courageous battle with liver cancer.
She was born March 13, 1952, daughter of the late Rupert C. and Marian Nicholas. Karen was also preceded in death by paternal grandparents I.A. “Coot” and Grace Nicholas and maternal grandparents Earl and Lena Nottingham.
Karen was a Baptist by faith. Karen was a co-founder of the West Virginia Mule & Donkey Show; which celebrated its 25th anniversary in September 2018. She was an active member of the Braxton County Fairs & Festival Board. Karen loved trying new recipes, photography and cherished her time with family and friends; and was always willing to offer a helping hand.
Karen is survived by sister, Judy (Ron) Davis and brother, Rupert A. (Valerie) Nicholas. Also surviving are beloved nieces and nephews Kristi & Ian Davis; Nathaniel, Ashley & Caroline Nicholas; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Family will receive friends on Monday, December 31, 2018 from 5-9 p.m. at the Stockert-Paletti Funeral Home, 378 Flatwoods Corner Road, Flatwoods, WV 26621. Family will also receive friends on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 from 10:30-11- a.m. with the Funeral Service following at 11:00 a.m. in the Stockert-Paletti Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joe Bob Truman officiating. Internment will then follow at the Sugar Creek Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Karen requested donations be made to Villa Nova Missionary Baptist Church, Duck, WV; Servia Fire Department, Duck, WV; or Chapel Fire Department, Gassaway, WV.
Condolences may be extended to the family at www.stockert-paletti.com. Arrangements by: Stockert-Paletti Funeral Home.
The Stockert-Paletti Funeral Home of Flatwoods will be assisting the Carr Family in honoring the Life of Karen L. Carr.