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Geraldine Karnes
SIKESTON — Geraldine Karnes, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at her home in Sikeston.
She was born on Sept. 19, 1941, in Bell City, Missouri, to the late Earl Hassel and Christine Cantrell Scott.
On Nov. 19, 1959, in Crowder, Missouri, she married Ival Gene Karnes, who preceded her in death on Oct. 17, 2023.
She is survived by one son, Craig (Lisa) Karnes of Bertrand, Missouri; one daughter, Darla (David) Hamlin of Hollister, Missouri; four grandchildren, April (Brent) Williams, Danielle (Nick) Little, Amber (David) Ruedrich and Tyler Karnes; and seven great-grandchildren, Ryan Little, Cadence Little, Collin Williams, Clara Williams, Keira Ruedrich, Addison Ruedrich and Bentley Ruedrich.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Ricky Dean Karnes; one brother, Larry Scott; and one grandson, Ryan Scott Hamlin.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston, where funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, at 10 a.m. with David Hamlin officiating.
Interment will follow in the Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Morley, Missouri.
Pallbearers will be: Tyler Karnes, Ryan Little, Collin Williams, Brent Williams, Nick Little and David Ruedrich.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Karnes family can be shared at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com.