In Remembrance Of
Karen Jo DuBois
Karen Jo DuBois, 64, of Lawson, MO entered into the presence of the Lord on August 4, 2021. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
She was born on December 6, 1956, to Joseph Leon and Lois Virginia (Huntsucker) McCullough in Independence, MO where she grew up and graduated from Fort Osage High School in 1975. Karen attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO.
On July 16, 1977, she was united in marriage to Joseph Anthony DuBois. They lived in Kansas City MO, Jacksonville, FL, Baton Rouge, LA, Ft. Worth, TX, Ogden, UT, Andover, KS and in 2003 they moved to Lawson, MO where they have made their home.
Karen worked as a para for children with autism and was a preschool teacher. She was an active member of the Lawson Baptist Church and multiple Quilt Guilds. She enjoyed making quilts for family and friends. Karen had a servant’s heart. She was compassionate, generous, kind, loving and was always sharing her faith with others. Karen was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, church, community and all the children she taught.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents and her parents.
Karen is survived by her husband Joseph DuBois; daughters Melissa (Craig) Dieker and Nicole (Jon) Stutzman; grandchildren Harrison, Hudson, Colson, Ashton, Brooklyn, McKinley, Joslyn and grandbaby due in December; sister Katrina McCullough; brother Kevin (Holly) McCullough; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 pm Monday, August 9th at Lawson Baptist Church, Lawson, MO
Funeral Service: 10:00 am Tuesday, August 10th at Lawson Baptist Church, Lawson, MO
Burial: Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Independence, MO
Donations may be made to Little Hands Preschool Scholarship Fund c/o Lawson Baptist Church.
Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower
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11 comments
Rhonda Figg
May God Bless you all. My heartfelt sympathies for you and the family.
Pete & Barbara Royer
Our condolences to Joe, Melissa, Nicole, Kevin & Katrina. We didn’t know Karen well, but always thought she was a kind, loving, friendly, selfless individual. A very loving person who always had a big smile on her face. May God give you all comfort and peace knowing you’ll see her again one day.
With sincere sympathy,
Pete & Barbara
(Holly’s parents)
Jean DuBois
Karen was the kindest, most generous person I ever met. Joe, you took remarkable care of her. Find comfort in knowing Karen is finally at peace in God’s loving arms.
Connie Plummer
My heart goes out to the family of such a beautiful soul. Karen shined as if Gods light was inside of her. She was a wonderland person inside and out
Adelia Shackelton
I had the pleasure to work with Karen at Eastgate Middle school she was a beautiful woman inside and out
Sharon Mansil-Vickery
Karen was a very special person and friend. We were quilt friends from Nitetime Needlers Guild, Thimbleberries Club, several retreats local and traveling to other places.
I was honored to have Karen as my friend and will see her again in heaven.
April Stovern
Joe and family I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and healing prayers to you. May God giving you healing strength during this difficult time.
Aprul Stovern
Rachelle King. (Chelly)
Hugs and prayers for the family. She and Joe fought long and hard. We are saddened but know she is pain free and at home with herheavenly family. Peace and comfort to Joe for being Karen’s knight and an amazing dedicated care giver.
Sharon Brizendine
Karen was one of my quilting sisters. She had a smile and a laugh that filled the room. I loved her like a sister. I was so blessed to have her as my friend. I will miss her till we meet again. To her family I am so sorry for your loss.
Julia Beverly-lindsey
May God bless you and your family and give you comfort peace and strength during this time. Be strong in the lord, and in the power of his might. Ephesians 6:10
Holly Vinson
You know I’m so sorry for your loss!