Karen Powell
November 7, 1942 — October 29, 2017
Karen Sue Powell, 74, of Wadsworth, died Sunday October 29, 2017 at her home.
Karen was born November 7, 1942 in Norton, Ohio to Tollie and Beatrice {Connery} Jennings. She was a graduate of Norton High School. She married Chuck Powell on August 26, 1960.
Karen was a member of Crescent Club, a women’s civic service organization. She also volunteered for Girl Scouts, Band and Music Boosters, Barberton Hospital, Church Clubs, Hope Caring Group, Food Pantry, and was a Bazaar Committee Member and Contributor. Karen was a member of Seville United Methodist Church. She loved to cross stitch, make crafts, shopping, and travel.
Karen will be deeply missed by her husband; children Tom (Lana) Powell, Denise (Shawn) George, and Jennifer (Jason) Fryer; grandchildren Diana Slaughter, Jacob George, Alyssa Powell, Ashley Derby, Joseph George, Steve Crowder, James George, and Clayton Johnsen; great-grandchildren Parker Huffman and Jack Slaughter; sister Ronda (Homer)Watson
Karen was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother Gary Jennings.
Friends may call Wednesday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Hillcrest Chapel, Seville. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 at the funeral home with Pastor Don Trigg officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Seville United Methodist Church 74 West Main Street Seville, Ohio 44273.