Karen Dolores Williamson was born July 16th, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to Dolores (Sparkes) and Bernard Schlenden. She passed away in Elk City, Oklahoma on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 at the age of 75 years, 11 months and 16 days.

She is preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Thomas Williamson and one sister.

Karen is survived by her 2 daughters, Kelly Gerdts and husband, Charles, Davenport, IA and Lynn Wright and husband, Toby, Oelwein, IA; 5 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Chris Whinery and the staff of Affordable Cremation Service - West.