Karen Lynn Wilson

Karen Lynn Wilson, 67, of Centralia, Washington, passed away October 24, 2022 at home. Karen was born May 31, 1955 in Richwood, West Virginia to Wayne Charles Dotson and Etta Vivian Chapman. She was one of five children.

June 3, 1972 Karen married Michael Earl Wilson in Randle, Washington. In 1975 Karen graduated from Whitepass High School in Randle, WA. Together, they shared three children with 50 years of marriage and many travels. For 30 years Karen and Michael kept their faith in attendance at the Church of Nazarene, Randle, alongside 8 years with Quartzite Southern Baptist Church in Arizona.

She is Preceded in death by her mother, Etta Chapman; sisters, Ann Justice, Etta Chubbuck; and brother, Wheeler Dotson.

Survivors include Karen’s husband, Michael Wilson; brother, Wayne Dotson; sister, Mary Edland; children, David Wilson, Melissa Engel, Chris Wilson; grandchildren, Michael Wilson, Alex Engel, Gracie Engel, Isaiah Engel, Hayden Baker, Colter Baker, Zariah Wilson, Vivilynn Wilson.

Karen enjoyed many things in her lifetime; Disney Land, books, the library, travel. She liked to craft jewelry, and took great pride in raising her family. Being a wife and mother was her world, she loved her family most of all. Karen had a zest for life and said “I love you” as often as possible, she will be missed.

A service was held Monday, October 31, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Brown Mortuary Service in Morton. A burial followed in the Silver Creek Cemetery, Randle. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Sticklin Funeral Chapel, Centralia.

Contributions can be made to: Visiting Nurses (Assured Hospice) of Centralia, 1821 Cooks Hill Road, Suite 201, Centralia, Washington, 98531.