Karen Lee Garrett, 81, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her home.

She was born July 13, 1943, in Leann, Mo. the daughter of James Arthur and Maxine (Slagle) Crider, who preceded her in death.

Also preceding her in death were her sister, Glenna Willhite and brother, James Louis Crider.

Survivors include two sons, Donnie Garrett and his wife Amy of Fayetteville, N.C., and David Garrett of Exeter, Mo.; one brother, Steve Crider and his wife Linda of Rogers, Ark.; two sisters, Ronda Raynor and her husband Gary of Washburn, Mo. and Rama “Jo” Coffer of Exeter, Mo. and three grandchildren.

She attended school in Aurora, Mo., graduating from Aurora High School. She was employed by FASCO, Industries in Cassville, Mo. for many years from where she retired in 1994. After retiring she became a home health care provider.

She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Ridgley Baptist Church in Ridgley, Mo. under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Brother Bobby Harrison will conduct the services.