Karen Deneice Shuron

Karen passed peacefully from this life the night of December 22nd after a sudden decline in health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving husband, her son, family members and caregivers during the last day of her life. Karen was born in Jackson, TN, but has been a Texan since 1987. In 1987, after graduating high school, Karen moved to Houston, Texas with her sister Charlotte.

She worked for a minute at a corndog stand then joined the U.S. Army as a logistics Supply Tech where she was assigned to the 15th Forward Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, TX where she met her husband Kirk. In 1990 she deployed to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Storm/Shield. Karen reached the rank of Specialist 4.

She returned to Fort Hood, got out of the Army and shortly after gave birth to her son Kory who was a jewel to her heart. In 1993 she and the family moved to Hanau, Germany where she worked in the logistics field.

In 1996 she and the family returned to the U.S. to Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD and stayed for 3 years. In 1999 the family returned to Killeen, TX where she lived the remainder of her life.

Karen leaves loving memories to be cherished to Husband: Harry Kirk Shuron, 3 Sons: Kory Shuron, Tyon Shuron (Moyan) and Derrick Shuron (Natiki). 8 Grandchildren: Asia, Abdiel, Dominae, Gabriel, Nakia, Moiyah, Randy and Meckyu. Parents: Mae Francis, Peggy Shuron. 12 Brothers and Sisters: Dewayne Forbis, Charlotte Forbis-Davis, Stanley Forbis (Gwen), Monica Forbis, Doris Whitson, Terry Corley, Shawn Gaddie, Sandra Bread, Gloria Willis, Flora Ivey (James), Erica and Eric McKinney. Pet: Champ and a host of Uncles, Aunts, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends.

She was preceded in death by: Father: Edwin McKinney, Grandparents: Thelma and Willie Forbis, Uncles: Tommie Lee Forbis and James Allen, Grandson Semaj Deondre Shuron.

Karen had a kind heart, loved the Lord and created a website (YUSAYTHAT.COM) geared at stopping bullying for children and adults that is highly recognized in the social media network. She has also authored a book to point out some situations in life that anybody can relate to (Hang Ups Of A Job). She was very proud of these accomplishments.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 30th at 11:00am. Location: Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 1615 South Fort Hood Street, Killeen, Texas.

To My Sister Karen D. Shuron/Best Friend

You are like a beautiful lavender butterfly that everyone wanted to touch. Your smile made me smile, your laugh made me laugh and your cry made me cry but through it all, God wanted you more. I can’t be selfish but I can be hurt. You will never be forgotten. I love you more than words, when you cry out for someone to touch you God will hold you close. Jesus replied: “you do not realize now what I am doing but later you will understand”

Love, your Sister Monica

You are truly loved and will be greatly missed. You have a permanent place in my heart forever sis.

Much love, your brother Stan

To my loving beautiful sister:

I will always love you forever and we will see one another again. Love you.