Kara Johnson Obituary
Kara was born December 24, 1953, in Independence, Missouri. She retired from AT&T in 2009. Kara was an accomplished lover of music, having gone to school at the UMKC Conservatory. She was a talented singer and piano player and went on to teach piano lessons to multiple children. Like her parents before her, Kara was a member of the Stone Church Community of Christ in Independence, MO. She was dedicated to Jesus and served in the church office for many years. Kara is most known for her love and dedication to her family. While she often referred to her family as a "balm to her soul", her fierce and steadfast love will be terribly missed by all who've been so blessed to have known her.
Kara leaves behind her loving husband, Charlie Johnson of the home; daughter, Kari Ann Dausey of Nine Mile Falls, WA; daughter, Krystal Dawn Johnson of Kansas City, MO; son, Aaron Allen Johnson of Platte City, MO; four granddaughters, Izabel, Paige, Gracey, and Emma; one grandson, Nathaniel; one great-granddaughter, Iyla; and many other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred M. and Betty Allen of Independence, MO.
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Susan
December 23, 2025
I knew Kara from church and she was my sister in law fora few years. She will be missed by many. I have good memories of Kara and her parents. I feel blessed to still be remembered by her family. I pray for peaceful the family
Judy Siegfried
December 23, 2025
I am so sorry Kara Sue went through such illness. She was far too young and vibrant.
While we were growing up, our families knew each other for years as we all attended Stone Church together. We sang together in youth choir there, directed by Donna Weddle. We also attended church programs together, Skylarks, Orioles, Junior, and Senior high camps at Camp Doniphan in Excelsior Springs MO. We lived about a mile from the church and as you know, your mom and grandparents lived right next to the east side of the church.
Here is a humorous remembrance of your mom. We had nicknames for each other. She called me Sieggy. I called her Carrot Stew In The Alley. She always laughed. Kara Sue Allen is always how I will remember her.
We lost touch over our first couple of adult decades. Then one day where I worked at Bell, when waiting for the elevator, the doors opened and there she was! Neither of us had any clue we both worked for Bell, let alone in the same building on different floors. We did see each other on-and-off when in that building, though our departments didn´t interface. We did connect some with our mutual friend Lou Combs.
Your mom´s smile was so sweet, just like she was. Good memories
Leon M Fundenberger
December 23, 2025
I spent a summer in Lebanon in 1969. Kara Sue was living with her aunt and uncle. I got to know the sweet girl that she was. We listened to man walking on the moon. We kept in contact occasionally and I saw the woman she became. I am glad to share some moments of her life.
Robert Haworth
December 20, 2025
This world is such a small place. I grew up with Kara. Our parents were close friends. We used to spend Sunday afternoons at either their house or ours. Kara and I ran the ramps at the Auditorium during conference and enjoyed Zions league and camp Doniphan summer camps.
Condolences to her family and friends.
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Eileen White Terril
December 20, 2025
I'm so very sorry to hear of Kara Sue's passing. I went to Stone Church with her when we were young including participating in Skylarks and Children's Choir together. I have many good memories of her. She was a beautiful soul.
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