Karen Gambel

Mrs. Karen Richardson Gambel died Saturday, October 24, 2020. Karen was born in Pocahontas, AR., on June 27, 1951 the daughter of William Kenneth and Mary Ella (Mabry) Richardson. Karen grew up on the family farm west of Corning, Arkansas (Datto). She was a state spelling champ and honor graduate of Corning High School, she completed Bachelors and Master degrees at Arkansas State University.

She enjoyed a 35 year career as a licensed mental health counselor. An accomplished orchid grower and exhibitor, Karen loved gardening and anything that involved having a hoe in her hands, which was a problem for copperheads.

Preceded in death by her parents and a niece, Shannon Steed, she is survived by her husband of 48 years Richard, sister Sharon “Crickett” Ramey (Stan), brother Kenny Richardson (Jai), three nephews and a host of grandnieces and nephews.

No services are planned.

Cremains will be interred by Ermert Funeral home at Richwoods Cemetery west of Corning, which adjoins the Shiloh Baptist Church where Karen and
Richard were married.