Karen D. Smith Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Karen D. Smith of Du Quoin, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on October 6, 2024, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harvey Eugene and Maurnice Simpson (Kelly); her grandson Ashton Smith; and her sister Deborah Simpson. She is survived by: her spouse Jodie Smith; her children, Chasity Person (James) of Carbondale, Lonnie Smith (Jara Stowers) and Harvey Smith (Jennah) of Murphysboro; her grandchildren, Sian Person, Kayla Person, James Person III, Jaden Smith Traijon Smith, Trelin Smith, Loni Smith, Jaya Smith, Jayden Anders and Asiah Smith; her siblings, Bridgitt Simpson of Du Quoin, Stuart Simpson of Detroit, MI and Kimberly Jackson of Detroit, MI; and her sister-in-law Lucille Smith. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Friends may make memorials to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home.