Karen Sue Plummer

 Karen Sue Plummer, age 74, of Joplin, Missouri passed away January 27, 2025, at Joplin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Joplin, MO. 

 Karen was born September 29, 1950 in St. Louis, MO to Alva Edgar Plummer and Lorraine Gladys (Bowyer) Plummer. 

A talented cosmetologist, Karen found joy in making others feel beautiful. She loved doing nails and makeup, always taking pride in her work. Beyond her profession, she found simple pleasures in life - spending hours solving word search puzzles, collecting movies, and indulging in her love for Johnny Depp films.

Survivors include one son, Gene (Lisa) King Jr., of Linden, Texas; three daughters, Kandy (Ethan) Engert of Lamar, MO., Kristina (George) Whitworth of Farmington, Missouri and Kari (Robert) Shaw of Wright City, Missouri; nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents; one son; one brother, one sister and two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Daniel Funeral Home. 

Contributions are suggested and made payable to Daniel Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses. 

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