Karen Ann Stage, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away June 20, 2022, at her home in Poplar Bluff.
Karen was born Aug. 3, 1947, to Edwin and Thelda J. (Link) Winters in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She married Gary Stage Sept. 12, 1965, in Poplar Bluff. He preceded her in death Feb. 28, 2015.
Karen enjoyed gathering with her good friends at the Bear’s Lodge (White House), gardening, Cardinal games, her dog, Willow, yard work and she was a hairdresser for many years.
Karen is survived by daughter, Michelle Smith (Brian); granddaughter, Bailey Smith; sister, Carol Becker (Ed Barger); nephew, Brian Becker; niece, Amy Winters.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gary Stage; and brother, Sterling ‘Butch’ Winters.
Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Monday June 27, 2022 at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. There will then be a short service at noon at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri.
Memorials can be made to UCAN, 2620 North Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.