She was the widow of George Karnes, a retired office manager at Davis Forestry for 20 plus years and was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Monticello. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Phillip Stuart; and one sister, Virginia Rose.
Survivors include three sons, Chuck Karnes and wife Roxanne of Monticello, Mark Karnes and wife Catherine of Arkadelphia and Steve Karnes of Monticello; seven grandchildren, Megan Karnes, Sarah Pearce and husband Blain, Heather Landers and husband Chris, Bart Russell and wife Hayley, Kyle Russell and wife LeAnn, Kandice Karnes and Ashley Vaughn and husband Michael; ten great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A family viewing will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. A private family graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2020, at Karnes Cemetery in West Fork, AR. A family viewing will take place from 1:00-2:00 p.m. preceding the graveside service at Moore's Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(17)
Donna McKinney Taylor
Warren, AR Monday, May 18, 2020 Chuck, Roxanne and family. I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Karnes. Prayers for you all in the upcoming days. Love you Roxanne.Stephen and Carrie Hill
, TX Monday, May 18, 2020 You are all in our thoughts and prayers.Marvin Norton
, AR Saturday, May 16, 2020 Chuck I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. My prayers are for You and all the family.Debbie Whitley
Arkadelphia, AR Thursday, May 14, 2020 Mark,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your mom.
David & Martha
Arkadelphia, AR Thursday, May 14, 2020 Mark, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 13, 2020 You are all in our thoughts and prayers during the days ahead.Love,
John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared
Marsha Daniels
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 13, 2020 It was a privilege to have known such a lovely, gracious and accomplished lady. She was the last of the “ pillars” of our church. Sympathy & prayers to all the family.Judy Lassiter
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 13, 2020 Jack and I are so sorry to learn of the death of your lovely mom. She was a sweet lady.....always so gracious. We enjoyed worshiping with her for many years at FPC. We are praying for peace and comfort for all the family at this difficult time.Barbara Akin
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 13, 2020 I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. She was a sweet, beautiful lady. We certainly enjoyed the friendship of all the family members. God bless you.Butch & Judy Selig
Benton, AR Wednesday, May 13, 2020 We are saddened to learn of the loss of Mrs. Karnes. She was such a kind person and a vital part of FBC when we worshiped there. Prayers for comfort and peace for all the family during this difficult time.Butch & Judy
Sandra McManus
Monticello, AR Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Chuck and Roxanne, I am so sorry to hear of Mars. Karnes passing. The family is in my prayers. May God grant you peace and comfort during this time.Cherry Cotham
Monticello, AR Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Oh, I am so sorry to hear this. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.Susan Cossey
Monticello, AR Tuesday, May 12, 2020 I am sadden by the passing of Mrs. Thelma. So many wonderful memories of this sweet lady at First Presbyterian. I loved her honesty and she had a wonderful sense of humor.Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot SpringsVillage, AR Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Your mom was a friend to all whom she knew and such a sweet lady. I knew her from worshiping at First Presbyterian Church, where I played the organ or sang in the choir many years ago. May God give you peace and comfort in your loss.Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Chuck, sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Prayers for you and the family. She was a very nice lady. Dennis WellsCarole (Doss) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Tuesday, May 12, 2020 Chuck and Roxanne, I was so saddened to read of the loss of Chuck's mother. I always thought she was one of the sweetest people I had ever known. My prayers for you and your family is that the Lord will give you the peace, comfort and strength that only HE can to see you through this difficult time. You will be in my prayers daily.In Christian Love,
Carole (Johns) Rushing
Kimberly Prince
Monticello, AR Monday, May 11, 2020 Such a sweet lady! We will miss her coming in to the dentist office. Keeping family and friends in our prayers!