entered into rest on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Beloved wife of Frank Akin for over 46 years; loving mother of Chasity (Handy) Matt McGinty, Dwight Akin, Stephanie Rhodes and Angela Johnston; cherished Maw Maw of Haley Akin, Aiden Akin, Sadie Smiless and Skylar, Paris and Caleb Johnston; treasured daughter of Bob and Brenda (nee Faries) Carter; our dear sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Karen was the biggest Elvin fan ever! She celebrated the king, enjoying his music and was able to visit Graceland many times. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Karen’s friends and church were extremely important to her also, she is gone…but will forever be in our hearts.
Visitation will be held at One Assembly Church 561 St. Jospeh Street, Herculaneum, Mo 63048. Thursday, June 5, from 4-8 p.m. with Funeral, Friday, June 6, 9 a.m.. Burial to Follow (meeting at Hagy Cemetery, Hagy Rd, Dexter, Mo 63841 at 1 p.m.) A Kutis South County Chapel Service, all flowers to be sent directly to Church.
My dear dear friend I can’t believe you are gone. I will miss u forever and love u so much! U were such a great person. So so much fun. We had lots of great times. We met about 15 years ago when u worked at mcds and I visited there daily. We became instant friends. Then I had the pleasure of getting to know you and enjoying so many fun times. Playing cards and games at mcds when u weren’t working and after u retired. Going to Elvis impersonator shows (your excitement was just too cute). Church and the game nights there. Those game nights were so much fun being with you and the laughing was immeasurable. I got to know your family which was another pleasure of being your friend. I will treasure you forever my friend. I will miss my nightly goodnight texts from you. For years you have done that and as you know I looked forward to it. I know your belief in God and that you are with him now. But gosh it hurts so bad you are not here. EVERYONE who knows you will deeply miss EVERYTHING about you and will forever be heartbroken without you. You were just wonderful! Gary and I will miss u always. I love you forever my friend!
Our condolences to the family. Xxoo
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So glad we got together in February. I live in De Soto now and Karen wanted to meet at De Soto Mcds, for old times sake. Miss u so much Karen. Xxoo
We will be praying for the family Karen always had a smiling face and she was a sweet lady Karen will be missed We love you Frank praying for you.
Mom- how I miss u. U were the best mom and always in my corner. U understood me when others didn’t. U fought so hard and I am beyond proud of u. I am the mother I am today bc u helped me raise Haley and was the best mawmaw she could have ever wished for. My heart is broken and I don’t know how to go on without u. Life will never be the same. Enjoy Heaven bc u deserve every bit of it. I’ll love u always and forever.
So very sorry for your loss. Keeping the entire family in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace in the Arms of our Great Father Ms. Karen.
I meet Karen back in 1973 next year she became my sister-in-law. Over time she was more like a sister. She was an amazing woman that could take my jokes and joke right back. We love her and miss her more then words can say.
Words cannot express how much I miss you. I just can’t imagine living in a world without you in it. From the day I was born you treated me like your own. You made sure I always felt loved, wanted and included. I never doubted that you loved me. You helped raise me and I always thought of you as a mom. As I got older we were a lot like sisters. We were ALWAYS laughing through all the good times and bad. You had an infectious laugh. You faced everything with a good nature always proclaiming that it is in Gods hands. You endured broken bones, cancer and chemo all with an amazing spirit and complete trust in God. You raised me, Chas and Dwight then when we grew up you helped raise Haley, Sky, Paris and Caleb. You loved those kids so much! You were the most amazing mawmaw to all of them. The only thing that is getting me through losing you is knowing you are in heaven. You are not in pain anymore, you’re not sick anymore. You are holding little Frank right now and probably chasing Elvis through the clouds (good luck Elvis!). I hope you left knowing how much I love and admire and appreciate you. It is going to take a really long time to adjust to life without you. I love and miss you so much.
I love you and miss you so much! Karen was my co-pilot while driving to ELVIS tribute artist contests. I consider her as my beautiful younger sister and best friend. My thoughts and prayers for Frank and for the entire family. Karen blessed so many people with her faith and kindness. Always on my mind, forever in my heart.