Karen (Lambeth) Stafford

Karen Stafford, 79, of Sullivan IN, passed away at her home on February 17, 2023, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Detroit MI, on August 1, 1943, to Charles Lee Lambeth and Mary Ruth (Trent) Lambeth. Karen was a 1961 graduate of Carlisle High school and had gone to Vincennes University and Purdue University receiving her Nursing degree. Her family was her priority and her grandchildren were the love of her life. She attended Followers of Christ Baptist Church in Carlisle. Preceding her in death are her parents and a brother Richard (Dick) Lambeth.

Surviving are her children Paul Stafford and his wife Miranda Phillips, Steve (Penny) Stafford, Kristina Stafford, a sister Kathy (Charlie) Plummer, grandchildren, Christian Stafford, Jake Stafford, Blake Stafford, Nathan Stafford, several nephews and other family and friends.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday February 23, 2023, at Holmes Memorial Chapel with Pastor Michael Plummer officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services.  Burial will be at Oddfellows Cemetery in Carlisle. The family suggest that in lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made to St. Jude Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105  https://www.stjude.org/donate/srch/st-jude-donation.html  Envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home. Please respect her wishes do not send any flowers.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: http://www.stjude.org/