Karen graduated in 1963 from Suitland High School in Maryland. She married her husband, Ray Edwards, in 1964. Karen was an amazing woman. She was a wonderful wife and mother. Karen spent years working with students as a teacher’s aide in both Maryland and Florida. She was a dedicated volunteer with Special Olympics and made a lasting impression in the lives of those she coached as well as her fellow volunteers.
Karen was preceded in death by both parents, as well as her brother, Charles Grubbs.
She is survived by her husband, Carl “Ray”, two sons, Michael and Mark, seven grandchildren, Zachariah, Alexys, Autymn, Gavin, Andrya, Phoenix and Violette, one great-grandchild, Hieronymus, her brother, John Ball, Sr., and two sisters, Pamela Jacobs and Penny Chiarizia.
A memorial service will be held on October 5th, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes, 1935 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Philanthropy Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238.