Karen Hope Culbertson, age 51 of Willard, Mo., passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 in her home. Karen was born June 13, 1959 in Gassaway, West Vriginia, the daughter of Roy and Karen Bragg Lane.
Karen had her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. She taught in private schools for 16 years in the states of New Hampshire, Florida and Pennsylvania. Karen loved to read and collected anything that had to do with Christmas. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband, Gary. However, her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Darrell Lane.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Culbertson of Willard, Mo.; her mother and step-father, Karen Faye (Bragg) and George Broadbent; four brothers, Roy D. Lane, Wesley M. Lane, William H. Lane, and James D. Lane; and many friends.
Memorial services will be Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2011 also in the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.