Karen Karen Harris

Ms. Karen W. Harris, age 81 and a resident of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Jackson-Madison Hospital in Jackson, TN.

Karen was born on September 21, 1944, to the late Lucille Walter and Vernon Paul Keller in Jefferson City, Mississippi.
She had a Master's degree in Education and was a Teacher at Greenville, Missouri High School.

Karen is survived by her children; Valerie Ann Ross of Martin, Tn and Earl D (Kelli) Harris of Murfreesboro, Tn, two grandchildren; Alex (Bre) Ross of Huntsville, AL and Chesney (Tyler) Smith of Jonesboro, AR,  one great-grandchild; Ripken Ross of Huntsville, AL one brother; Lance (Pat) Keller of Arkansas and one sister; Leilani (Mike) Butts of Council Bluffs, IA.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Harris.

There will be no services held.

Murphy Funeral Home is in Charge of arrangements. 731-587-3121