Karen H. Carmony

Born on Saturday, December 13, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky. Karen was the daughter of the lates’ Garnett Cecil Milby, Sr. and Juanita Brooks. A 1969 graduate of Durrett High School, Karen continued her education at Jefferson State Vocational Nursing School in Louisville, earning her nursing degree. Karen dedicated her life to nursing and the care of others, serving as a Licensed Practicing Nurse in critical care. She was an esteemed member of the Boy and Girl Scouts of America, where she held service in Okinawa, Japan as well as here in Jefferson County. She served as a den leader from 1979 – 1981.

She also served as the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) President from 1983 – 1985. Her commitment extended to the NCO Wife Club, The Golden Rule Club as well as the Kentucky Nursing Association, reflecting her deep sense of community.

Karen and her dedication to her family shone through her 20+ years as a dedicated Army wife. She furthered her dedication, compassion and care to her community, serving as a Crossing Guard with the Jefferson County Public Schools through the Louisville Metro Police Department, stationed at St. Paul Catholic School.

Besides her parents, Garnett Cecil, Sr. & Juanita Milby; her husband, Orville Carmony; brother, Lloyd Milby; & sisters, Brenda Owens & Florence Ida Pepper, precede Karen in her passing.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, James (Rebecca) Carmony & Peggy Lynn Carmony; step – daughter, Terry Lynn (Tracey) Carmony – Combs; her beloved grandchildren, Marcus Tyler Pigman, Jayden Carmony & Ella Carmony; her brother, Garnett Cecil Milby, Jr.; plus, a host of other relatives & friends to mourn her passing.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the Dignity Chapel of the Evergreen Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of St. Philip of the Evergreen Cemetery & Garden Mausoleums. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2024 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. and then again on Monday, February 12, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. until the Funeral Hour of 2:00 p.m. also at the Evergreen Funeral Home.