Karen Lynn Parrish, 75, of Chester, Illinois (formerly of Perryville, Missouri) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family December 8, 2025 at 1:53 a.m.
Karen was born on February 21, 1950, in East St. Louis, Illinois to Harry and Arneda (Utley) Blockley.
She retired from TG USA, in Perryville, Missouri. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Karen is survived by her children; Kimberly Absher of Chester, IL, Jason Parrish of Ellis Grove, IL, Misty (Tim) Parrish of Perryville, MO, Sara (David) Torres of Carbondale, IL; sisters; Norma Rathjen of Chester, IL, Sharon Kennedy of Murphysboro, IL; Brother; James (Stacy) Blockley of Grand Junction, CO; grandchildren; Lindsey (Ian), Brandi, Ericca (Richard), Sadie, Abigail, Ayla (Eric), Bailey, Matthew, Gavin, Ryan (Katelyn), Kailyn (Zak), Maleia (Ethan), Brayden, Quinton, Kaiden, Keegan, Evan, and Vance; great grandchildren; Clayton, Corian, Morgan, Taylor, Elizabeth, Parker, Amari, Karsyn, Pine Robin, Amelia, Lydia, Jayce and Theo; as well as many nieces and nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death by; parents; Harry and Arneda Blockley; significant other Allan Schremp; sisters; Carol June, Ruth Ann, Barbara and Jacqueline, brothers; Harry “Butch” and Brad; grandson; Bradley Parker; great grandchildren; Landon, Scotty, Madison, Natalyn, Max, Billy, Zoey, Arin.
A Celebration of Life will be held on December 21, 2025, at the Chester Eagles from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
Walker Funeral Home and Crematory of Southern Illinois entrusted with arrangements.
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