Karen was born in Cumberland County on January 12, 1972, to the late Billy and Leta Stokes.
She loved children and worked as a preschool teacher when she was younger. Karen often spoke of her two children being her biggest blessing in life. She was also a dog lover and volunteered with the local animal rescue. Karen struggled for many years with her health, but never gave up.
She is survived by her two children, Melissa Stokes, and Jacob Goulart; two siblings, Shelly Stokes, and Elizabeth Stokes- Kunts; two nieces, Shayla Stokes, and Regan Kunts; and one great niece, Mya Murray.
