SALERNO, KAREN, age 63 of Irondale, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019. She is survived by her sons, Quentin Salerno (Brittany) and Justin Salerno; daughter, Felicia Bush (Kyler); mother, Clara Avant; brothers, Michael Avant and Russell Avant; sister, Nannette Novak; grandchildren, Evelyn Bush and Isaac Bush; and several nieces and nephews. Karen was born in Houston, TX and traveled much of her young adult life before settling in Alabama. She worked as a paralegal for several local law firms and enjoyed gardening. Her family will hold a private family celebration at a later time.