Mrs. Karen Caldwell, age 69, of Smithville, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
She was born April 4, 1951 to the late Corbis Melvin and Alma Charlton and was married to William Caldwell. Karen was an avid reader and was a member of the Octavia Baptist Church in Octavia, Oklahoma. She was a registered nurse and enjoyed the travels her profession took her on, even visiting Alaska! Her favorite time though, was spent with her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a friend to all who met her. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by: husband, William Caldwell of the home; sons: Jeremy Caldwell of Smithville, Oklahoma, Levi Caldwell and wife Miranda of Smithville, Oklahoma, Gerard Caldwell and wife Tara of Lincoln, Nebraska, Michael Caldwell and wife Lindsey of Clarksville, Tennessee; grandchildren: Sarah Wells and husband Hunter, Jacob Caldwell, Hannah Caldwell, Isaac Caldwell, Bethany Caldwell, Hayden Caldwell, Ashlyn Caldwell, Tayson Caldwell, Hailey Caldwell, Peyton Caldwell and Avery Caldwell; brothers: JR Charlton, Jr., Leslie Charlton, and Neil Charlton; sisters: Jana Shelton, Opal Wilson and husband Mark, Tammy Murray and husband Jimmy and Joy Charlton; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers, Nicholas Charlton, and Justin Charlton.
Graveside services will be Friday, January 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Smithville Cemetery in Smithville, Oklahoma with Brother Ed Rogers officiating. Visitation will be general. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena.
Pallbearers are Anthony Loving, Corbis Murray, Mark Wilson, Nick Charlton, Tim Fair, and Mark Wilson, Jr.
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