Karen Sue Rose

Karen Sue Rose, age 69 of Hamilton, passed away at Hospice of Cincinnati at Christ Hospital on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born on November 26, 1956 in Hamilton, the daughter of the late Benton and Juanita (Huff) Smith. Karen is survived by her son, Jason Gray; granddaughter, Alia Gray; siblings, Elbert (Kathy) Smith, Patricia (Isaac) Stewart, Kathy Clemmons, and Betty (Gene) Wagers; special sister-in-law, Reda Wagers; sister-in-law, Carla Smith; beloved friend, Bev Hicks; and many loving nephews and a niece. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benton and Juanita; brother, Benton “Reggie” Smith; niece, Angie Eskins; nephew, Stephen Benton Stewart; and her father-in-law whom she loved dearly, Delbert Gray. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 4pm until 5pm with a Service to follow at 5pm, all at Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home, Ross Avenue at South “D” Street, Hamilton. Please consider planting a flower in memory of Karen and her love of gardening. The family extends a special thank you to all of the staff at Golden Years Nursing Home for their wonderful care of Karen this past year. Condolences may be left for the family at www.Webb-Noonan.com