Karen Loraine Presnall - Karen, a native of Mobile, Alabama and a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away peacefully at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Charlie Mallory, Karen was also affectionately known as "KK" to many of her family, friends and children she helped raise.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James Abslam, Jr and Demarious Guy Presnall; brothers, James, III, John, Donald Presnall and George Edgar White; sisters-in-law, Faye, Jeanie and Barbara. She is survived by her sister, Kathy Mallory (Charlie); sister-in-law, Sherron Presnall; nieces, Sonya (Vickie), Krista (Nancy), Kim (Ray), Kathy Elaine, Beth and Janie Demarious; nephews, Matthew, Jeff, Shawn (Toni), Tim (Melba), Tony (Lisa), and George, Jr.; great nieces, great nephews and many loving cousins and special friends.
She graduated from Mary G. Montgomery High School in Semmes, Alabama where she played the flute in the band, was a majorette and excelled in how to socialize! She was very outgoing, friendly, kind and definitely opinionated.
She also graduated from Atlanta College of Medical and Dental Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. She had a career as a medical technologist in local hospitals and several physician practices...making many lifelong friends along the way.
Karen loved God, her family and friends, Alabama football, the Atlanta Braves, Car Racing, Bowling, Mardi Gras and ALL animals. She reigned as queen of the Athena Mardi Gras Association in 1997-1998.
She was a grandmother figure to her nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews...actually to all children she encountered over her life span. She always had a smile and would strike up a conversation with total strangers without any hesitation.
The true "Life of the Party" but with a heart of gold and a kind spirit always. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered by her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched.
Those who wish to honor her memory may rescue a stray animal, donate to a charity or simply help someone in need.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 12 pm from the chapel of Radney Funeral Home in Saraland. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 am prior to services. Burial will be in Old Whistler Cemetery.
