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Karen Williams
LAKELAND, Tenn. — Karen Turner Williams, age 79, of Lakeland passed away on Jan. 16, 2024, after a brief illness.
She is survived by her three children, Thomas Edward McCrory (Kimberly), John Patrick McCrory and Kristin O’Kelley Lockhart; her eight grandchildren, Caroline McCrory, Ryan McCrory, Kylie McCrory, Caitlin McCrory, Catherine Lockhart, Kelsey McCrory and Kendyl Lockhart; and her brother, Robert Edward Turner (Virginia).
She was predeceased by her father and mother, Edward and Glenna Turner; and her brother, Thomas Michel Turner.
Born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Karen attended St. Eustachius Catholic School and graduated from Portageville High School. She also earned her BS degree in accounting and her MBA from Christian Brothers University in Memphis.
Karen spent her accounting career in leadership roles at Data Communications Corporation, Jefferson-Pilot, Southland Capital, Cook Systems, TBC Corporation and A to Z Construction Services.
Karen was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Cordova, Tennessee.
On Jan. 26, 2024, visitation will be at 11 a.m. at DeLisle Funeral Home, 209 W. Main St. in Portageville.
A funeral Mass will follow at noon at St. Eustachius Catholic Church.
The Rite of Committal and burial will follow in Portageville Cemetery.
She was greatly loved and will be deeply missed. Her life was a blessing, and her memory a treasure.
Memorial contributions are requested to the Christian Brothers University; 650 East Parkway South; Memphis, TN 38104.