Karen JoAnn Rawlings, 68, of Verona, Mo. passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at her home.

She was born February 11, 1958, in Los Angeles, Calif., the daughter of Kenny and Christine (Swartz) Wade. 

Preceding her in death were her mother, Christine Swartz and stepfather, Bill Swartz.

Survivors include her husband, Ronald Rawlings; her sons, Michael Allen of St. Louis, Mo. and Tim Crownover of Holiday Island, Ark.; daughter, Melisha Reyes and husband Jose of Raymondville, Texas; brother, David Reller of Carlisle, Ill.; sister, Kathy Reller of Carlisle, Ill.; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

She attended school in St. Louis, Mo. She was a homemaker. 

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.