Karen Eileen Phillips of Reeds Spring passed away on the morning of Tuesday, March 8. Karen is survived by her loving domestic partner, Gary Murphy; beloved and cherished mother of Julie (Matt) Auclair of St. Louis, MO; Jennifer (Michael) Dudley of Wentzville, MO; and Melinda Kincheloe of Branson, MO; dearest grandmother of Lily, Danielle, Joey, Isabelle, Skylar and Dakota and sister, Nancy Jordan (Jude) of O’Fallon, MO and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Eileen Arand, brother Terry Arand, and grandson, Justin Mika Miller.
She graduated from Lindenwood College with a Bachelor’s Degree and University of Missouri-St. Louis for her Masters. She worked in accounting and teaching in the subjects of accounting, English,
Karen had a passion for quilting, sewing, crafting, journaling; loved growing vegetables and flowers, enjoyed being around Table Rock Lake and shopping.
She will be missed by her family and friends.