of Benton, AR
October 20, 1949 - July 31, 2023
Karen Sue Shaw Minor, 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 31, 2023. She was born October 20, 1949 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Alan and Katherine Shaw.
Karen was a lifelong member of Archview Baptist Church, she loved her church and was involved in every way possible. She taught a youth class at church for many years. Karen enjoyed gardening, bird watching and especially loved her cats. Her free time was spent crafting and making customized cards for everyone she loved. But most of all, she adored spending time with her family and grandchildren.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 19 years, John Minor; children, Janine Cunningham (Bobby), David Minor (Laura) and Rebekah Johnson (Kurt); grandchildren, Kayla Pope, Jacob Cunningham (Summer), Hannah Cunningham, Cullen Minor and Owen Minor; great-grandchild, Ava Cunningham; niece, Jennifer Shaw (Damian); nephews, Colonel Scott Shaw (Andrea) and 1st Sgt. Doug Shaw; great-nephews, Felix Thompson, Aiden Shaw, US Coast Guard and great-nieces, Caroline Quirk, Lucy Shaw.
Karen is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Pete Shaw (Hazel).
The funeral service will be Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at Archview Baptist Church, interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 2, 2023, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Roller- Alcoa Funeral Home (6700 Alcoa Road Benton, AR 72015).
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12 Condolence(s)
Sue and Dennis Gurley
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Such a kind sweet beautiful lady. I’m so sorry for your loss
Todd and Lisa Parnell
Friday, August 4, 2023
Life is hard to understand sometimes, we never had the opportunity to meet Karen even though we feel like we have. I had a few conversations with her over the telephone, far too brief and infrequent to get to know someone well, which is unfortunate for us. We know Karen mostly through working with John, I speak with him almost daily and the love and devotion for his wife came through every time her name was mentioned. That is one of the gifts that money can’t buy, the kind of gift we all wish for our sons and daughters, friends and family. I know from experience that the sadness of losing someone never completely goes away but it does change with time. The sound of a favorite song or the sight of a frequent destination spot will eventually bring a smile of pleasant memories instead of a tear from constant sorrow. Here’s hoping the fond memories come sooner than later.
Ron & Leslie McNeill
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
John
We are so very, very, sorry to hear of Karen's passing. We hope your memories will help you all thru this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Whitney Waller Day
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
I will miss Karen's beautiful handmade cards! Such a wonderful and thoughtful lady.
May her memory be a blessing, rest in peace my dear friend -
Jack and Kathy Scaife
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
John and family,
We are saddened to hear of Karen's passing into eternity.
Even though you feel the heartache of loss it will pass.
Because she is singing a new song, that only the angels have known.
Andrew & Jean M Taldo
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
John, we were so sorry to hear about your loss of Karen. We are unable to come to her services but we do want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. All our love to all of you.
Anita Norman
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
John and family,
Love, prayers and blessings. It is so wonderful that Karen is no longer suffering and is in the arms of Jesus.
JoAnne Waller
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
To my dearest friend, I will miss you.
You were the most caring and faithful friend. Rest in peace. I love you.
Holli Henry
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
I miss and love you, my stamping friend.
Pam Simerley
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
My sweet friend, I will miss you dearly! With so much love, Pam
KELLY KILBURY
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
John ,
I am so sorry for your loss. Karen was such a sweet and loving person! I loved the time we got to work together at Fletcher and I know she meant the world to my mom. She was really looking forward to stamping together in 2 weeks. May god wrap his arms around you. She will greatly be missed! Miss you dearly Karen but I know you are at peace.
Becky Vanness
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear about Karen’ s passing. She was a sweet person. Karen and I have been friends a long time. We met at Archview Baptist Church.