Karen Shultz Pettit Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Karen Shultz Pettit of Fairview, North Carolina, born in Hamlet, Indiana, whose life came to an end on July 25, 2024 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Shultz Pettit to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Gordon and June Potter Shultz; and her daughter Sharon Pettit. She is survived by: her spouse E. M. Pettit; her daughter Diane Merrell (Johnny); her grandchildren, Kimberly Merrell Rudder (Bobby), Sean Merrell (Casey), Greg Sams (Becky), Reid Sams (Fionna), Grant Pettit (Sara) and Clay Pettit (Thais); and her great grandchildren, Faith Rudder, Jackson Merrell, Damon Sams, Rothy Sams, Slade Sams, Silas Sams, Jay Pettit, Nathan Pettit, Miles Pettit, Amelia Pettit, Elyse Pettit and Isabel Pettit.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to St. Judes (http://www.stjude.org). If you prefer, you can donate to the Gashes Creek Cemetery Fund at P.O. Box 9401, Asheville, NC 28815.
