Karen Sue Lade

Karen Sue Lade obituary, Lovington, NM

Karen Sue Lade

Karen Lade Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kirby-Ratliff Funeral Home - Lovington on Jul. 1, 2025.

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Funeral services for Karen Sue Bryant, 65, of Lovington will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Kirby-Ratliff Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Lovington Cemetery. Karen was born on December 27, 1959 in Hobbs to Billy Bob and Betty Lou (Burns) Bryant and passed away on June 29, 2025 in Canyon, Texas, Karen liked going fishing, traveling, doing puzzles, and diamond art. She liked playing skip bo. Karen was the best weed puller you ever knew. She liked being out in the water. Karen loved everybody and especially her daughter. She had a laugh that was so contagious.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Billy and Betty Bryant; her daughter: Crystal Hudson; two brothers: Roy Fuller and Bobby Bryant; and one sister Lou Ann Bryant.
She is survived by one sister: Lillie Bishop; two grandchildren: Jericka Hudson and Morgan Lakey; and two great-grand-children.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Kirby-Ratliff Funeral Home from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm.
Condolences may be sent to www.kirbysmithrogers.com.

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