Of Jackson, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the age of 60. She will be remembered by her husband, Thomas McSweeney; her boys, Thomas McSweeney II, Johnny Walker and Jeremy McSweeney; three sisters, Patricia Hankins Edwards, Mary Jo Hankins-Bynum and Kathy Hankins Luttrell; brother, Joseph Hankins as well as nieces, nephews, loving family members, friends and all the lives she has touched. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Charles and Lillie Margaret (Edwards). Karen was born in Jackson on March 3, 1959 and graduated from Michigan Center High School. She spent many years in the financial sector but her true passion was her work as a seamstress. She loved making others smile through her work with arts and crafts to make people feel special, even if for a day. Karen touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed. According to her wishes cremation has been chosen and a celebration of her life will be held at Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service.