KAREN MONEY

Karen Lee Money, 67, of  Sallisaw, OK  passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020  in Fayetteville, AR.  She  was born December 5, 1952 in Sallisaw, OK to Arthur Y and Lela Mae (Jackson) Blackburn. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Kenneth Blackburn, and infant sister Anna Marie Blackburn.
Karen taught school for 38 years starting at Belfonte, she then taught at Brushy, Marble City, and Greasy before retiring. She loved teaching and always looked forward to the new school year. Karen was a strong Christian who served the Lord in children's ministry and was a member of the Hanson Baptist Church in Sallisaw for over 20 years. Most recently attended Temple Baptist Church in Springdale, AR and First Baptist Church in Bentonville, AR. She enjoyed baking, reading, sewing, and bowling. Above everything Karen loved her daughters and granddaughters.
Karen is survived by her daughters Terra Parker and husband Brandon of Bentonville, AR, and Laura Money of Springdale, AR; Granddaughters Ava Parker, Lyla Parker, Elise Parker, Violet Parker, and Kaia Money; Sister Betty McCaslin and husband Dan of Shady Point; Brothers Richard Blackburn and wife Evelyn, George Blackburn and wife Marty all of Sallisaw;  numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.
Funeral Services were 2:00 pm, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at the Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, OK with Phil McGehee officiating with interment to follow.