She was a loving daughter, sister and aunt. She loved to write poetry, crocheting and loved her animals.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Leta Barnett; brother, James Edward Strassle, Jr.; and nephew, Bryce Hurlbut.
Karen leaves behind her father, James Strassle of North Little Rock; sister, Kelly Hurlbut (Danny of Springdale; brothers, Mitchell Strassle and Andrew Calaway (Erin) both of North Little Rock; nieces, Joni Brook, Hannah, and Winnie ; nephew, Nico; aunts, Nancy Roughly (Ron), and Judy Wilfong all of Bonne Terre, Mo., and Margie Shaw (Michael) of Heber Springs, Ark.; cousins, Melissa Shaw and Matthew Shaw both of Heber Springs, Ark.; as well as many extended family and friends.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 23, 2020, beginning at 8:30am in Rest Hills Memorial Park; at the pavilion. Brother Paul Rice will officiate.