Karen Kay Caudle

Karen Kay Caudle, 68, of Carlinville, passed away at Springfield Memorial Hospital, Springfield, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 at 9:57 a.m.

She was born July 2, 1956, in Carlinville, to Robert Leefers and Ramona Anderson Leefers.

She married Dennis Caudle in 1978.  He preceded her in death on December 30, 2019.

She was employed with Dr. Boente which later became Kravanya and Boente Family Dentistry.  She was a dedicated employee handling all the front office tasks on a daily basis.  Karen enjoyed seeing the patients at the dental office.  She enjoyed making flower arrangements and watching Hallmark movies.

She is survived by her children, Miranda (Jesse) White of Carlinville, Andy Caudle of Standard City, Trevor (Brittany) Caudle of Standard City; grandchildren, Nelson, Kadence, Wyatt, Ryden; siblings, Bobbie (Ronnie) Klaus of Carlinville, Connie Leefers of Carlinville, Linda (Rich) Walden of Carlinville, Janet Hedden of Centralia, Janie (Scott) Peterson of Carlinville; special family friends, Josh McMillen, Heather McMillen, Austin McMillen, Brock McMillen; several nieces and nephews.

Karen was preceded in death by her parents; spouse; two infant brothers; father in law and mother in law, Theodore and Pauline Caudle.

Friends may call on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 at Charity Baptist Church, Carlinville, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. where a memorial service will follow at the church at 12 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to wishes of the family c/o Trevor Caudle.

Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at kravanyafuneral.com.

Kravanya Funeral Home, Gillespie, is in charge of the arrangements.