of Maumelle, AR
May 14, 1954 - November 24, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Karen Burnett Schmidt. Karen shed her earthly body and gained her angel wings on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and a beautiful sister and aunt to many. Most of all, Karen was a proud ''nana'' and would take every opportunity to share stories of her little angels. While her family and friends will miss her every day, we rejoice in knowing she is Home and rejoins her brothers and sisters who she missed dearly.
Karen was born May 14, 1954, in Lubbock, Texas and was a graduate of DeQueen High School in DeQueen, Arkansas (Class of 1972). After high school, she moved to Little Rock where she built a career with AT&T (formerly known as Southwestern Bell Telephone). She retired as a Communication Consultant in 2005.
Karen is preceded in death by her mother and father, Allene and Garland Burnett, brothers Jimmy and Richard Burnett, and sisters Sharon Stewart and Belva Jones. She is survived by her husband of 45 years Johnny Schmidt, children Kyle (Anne Marie) Schmidt and Sarah Schmidt, her grandbabies Connor and Emilia Schmidt, and two sisters Doris Owings and Pam Burnett.
Services will be at 11:00am Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Arkansas. Visitation will begin one hour prior at 10:00am. There will be a graveside service at 1:00pm at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Bryant, Arkansas. Pallbearers include Chad Burnett, Steve Keiffer, Jason Merworth, Jed Owens, Jeff Talley, and Isaiah Williamson.
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14 Condolence(s)
Tracy Baker
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Johnny,
My condolences. I am praying for you and your family during this time.
Susan A Morris
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Johnny, I am overcome with sorrow. Karen was a wonderful person and friend. I’m keeping you, Sarah, and Kyle in my heart and prayers. With love and sympathy, Susan Morris
Teri Merworth
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Prayers for all family and friends! I love you as always Karen! I’ll forever remember our working together all those years ago! RIL
Carvis and Angela Palmer
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
To Johnny and Family, we are so very sorry for your loss. We both met Mrs. Karen when we worked with Johnny at ACH. She always kept us laughing and she loved showing pictures of her Grands when ever she visited the campus. Again, our sincere condolences to the family and may God provide the necessary peace and comfort to your family and friends during this difficult time. Please remember these words of encouragement from the Bible: “Jesus plainly said: I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” —John 11:20-25.
Karen Mothershed
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss. Karen and I worked together for quite a while. She was a joy to know—always open, friendly, insightful and proud of her family. I pray for strength and comfort for you guys during this time.
Jo Ann Benjamin
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
My sincere condolences to Karen’s family. So glad we kept in touch via FB. I worked with Karen at SWB/ATT. May her memories forever linger in your hearts.
Nancy Watson
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Worked at SWB/AT&T where I met Karen. Prayers of Comfort & Condolences Extended to All Her Family & Friends
Deresa (Sherrill) Jackson
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
To all of Karen’s family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Karen in the Bus Ofc for many years. Her children & husband were the loves of her life! Was glad to be connected on FB with Karen after retirement to keep in touch!! She was so excited when those sweet grandbabies were born! She has left behind so many wonderful memories. I pray for peace, love & blessings for each of you.
God Bless,
Deresa Sherrill-Jackson
Cathy Vance
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
I'm so very sorry to hear about Karen and I'm keeping all of the family in my prayers for peace and comfort
Ted and Kim Syres (Burnett)
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss, Aunt Karen was so selfless and was always willing to help and be there in our times of need. I’ll cherish every memory made, and I’ll smile every time I think of her infectious laugh, and sense of humor.. May Jesus continue to wrap his arms around each of you in the coming days.
Debi Avra
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Kyle and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you will be somewhat comforted by the many thoughts and prayers that I know are coming your way.
Polly and John Fricke
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
John and I are so sorry about the loss of your mom. We are lifting all of your family up in our prayers.
Mark and Nancy Reves
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for Johnny and the children.
TREVA BRANSCUM
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
You are all in my prayers for peace and comfort. Karen never missed a chance to talk about her precious family, she was so proud of each one of you.