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Karen Johnson Obituary
11/08/1951 - 02/03/2026
Karen Anne Johnson 74, of Shallowater, was born on 8 November 1951 in Northampton, MA to Anne (Kwoka) and Milton Wawrzonek.
She grew up in Springfield, MA on Judson St. She graduated from Classical High School. She graduated from Bates University with 2 Bachelors in Science in Mathematics and Psychology.
She worked for Texas Employment Commission - Unemployment (Lubbock) Early 80's, Texas Employment Commission - Auditor (Midland)Mid 80's-Late 90's, Ector County School district - Teacher late 90's, and MCI/ATT Caller Center (Lubbock) 2000's thru 2022.
She played the violin and over her lifetime spoke 4 languages. She loved reading (romance), Classical Music, 60's music, gardening, playing cards, cats, Snoopy, Star Trek, and the weather Channel.
She lived in New England, California, and Texas due to Marrying Vernon Johnson and the Navy.
Karen was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Ray Johnson, Jr of 40 years., her Daughter, Brandie Hobden, her parents; Anne and Milton Wawrzonek, and her sister Cynthia Donovan.
She is survived by her son, Bryan Johnson of Lubbock, Tx, daughter and son-in-law; Bonnie and Kyle Masters of Wichita Falls, Tx, goddaughter; Katie Donovan of Hartford, Ct, relative Grant Kibbey, multiple in-laws, numerous nieces and nephews, and grandma to several children.
Details for the Services, online condolences, live stream, and expanded obituary can be found at
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lubbock-tx/karen-johnson-12734491
She will be greatly missed!"
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Janie
February 15, 2026
I remember Karen. We both worked for Texas Employment Commission. She was a very sweet and polite lady. I remember her smile. May she rest in peace.
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