She married Chuck Dean on December 14, 1968.
Karen had a career in culinary at Disney and had a passion for cooking and ceramics.
She is survived by her sons, Joe Dean and Charlie and his wife, Carolyn Dean; grandchildren, Matthew, Jackson and Madelyn Dean; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A gathering for Karen will be held Friday, November 15, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734. A funeral service will occur Friday, November 15, 2024 from 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734. A reception will occur Friday, November 15, 2024 from 4:15 PM to 6:15 PM, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734.