Karen was born in Racine Wisconsin to Russell and Evelyn Dixon.
Karen is survived by her loving husband Tom Long. She is further survived by her brother Russ (Liz) Dixon, sister-in-law Lynne Dixon and dear nieces, nephews and friends Joanne and Candace.
Karen is preceded in death by her parents Russell and Evelyn, her loving and dear daughter Lisa, sister Joanne, brother Guy and brother-in-law Bob.
Per Karen's wishes, the family will be spreading her ashes in the Gulf of Mexico , where she will join her daughter Lisa and Father, Russell Dixon Sr.