Karen loved to spend time with her family and friends. She was active in the VFW and enjoy being around her friends there. Karen enjoyed camping and spending time at the campgrounds.
Surviving relatives include son, Robert E. Kendall, II (Jamie) of Winamac, IN; step-son, Ron Rust, Jr.; step-daughter, Sherrell Mullens; brothers, Jeff Fording; Joe Fording; John Courts, Jr.; grandchildren, Sara Rae Rust; Maggie Jo Rust; Marissa Rust; Sara Dawn Kendall; Cameron Kendall; Tira Kendall; Makayla Kendall; Kylie Mullens; Shauna Mullens; Chole; great-grandchildren, Tanner, Kaydon, Kinsley, Abigail, Natalie, and Ashton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Ronald E. Kendall; sisters, Peggy Burge and Jean Lint.
Private services are being arrangements are being arranged by Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, IN 46902. www.sunsetmemorygarden.com
