Karen Merlene Wilkinson, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on April 15, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney G. Wilkinson; and her brothers, Kenneth Leroy, Gail Leroy, and Stanley Leroy.
Karen is survived by her children, Robert Estus (Shara) and Lisa Loutsenhizer (Arthur); her grandchildren, Brandon Snyder (Erin), Crystal Loutsenhizer, Arthur Loutsenhizer, Justin Estus, and Jake Estus; her great-grandchildren, Claire Snyder and Jonah Snyder.
Karen worked at John Fayard Fastway Systems, she was involved with the Red Hats, a member of the VFW auxiliary, and volunteered at Garden Park Hospital. Her favorite hobby was crochet.
A visitation will be from 6:00~8:00 PM, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 23, 2024, with interment to follow at Biloxi National Cemetery at 12:30 PM.
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.