Karen I. James, age 74, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Karen was born on March 20, 1949 in Springfield, MO. She was a loving wife and a devoted aunt. Karen loved to go fishing and camping with her husband. Karen and Gregory were united in marriage on February 18, 2000. Karen loved having her pets with her at all times. She was preceded in death by parents. Her survivors include her loving husband Gregory, sister in law Michelle Calvert, Niece Sara Keck and her children Chris and Amy Keck, and extended family. Celebration of life reception will be from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. on August 4, 2023 at Devorss Flanagan-Hunt Mortuary at 201 S. Hydraulic Ave. Wichita, KS, 67211. Memorial contributions can be made to the Kansas Humane Society at 3313 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67219.