Karen Clodfelter Craven

Karen Elizabeth Clodfelter Craven, 81, of Asheboro, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Randolph Health in Asheboro.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2025, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, Asheboro, with Pastor Charles Moses officiating.

Born on March 14, 1944, in Randolph County, NC, Karen was the daughter of the late, Henry Guy Clodfelter and Blanche Craver Clodfelter. She taught business at Old Farmer School and Randolph Community College. She was an excellent cook and gardener. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed attending all of their extra curricular activities. She also enjoyed family vacations to Cape Lookout.

In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her son, Phil Craven II; and brother, Sam Clodfelter.

Survivors are her husband, Phillip Craven of the home; daughter, Laura Craven Brim (Lee); son, Heath Craven (Suzanne); grandchildren, Adam Brim (Kaley), Zac Brim (Candace); great grandchild, Raelynn Brim; special friends, Dorothy Swing, Martha Bristow and Marylin Fowler.

The family will receive friends following the memorial service.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.