Karen Davis Obituary
Karen Kay Davis, 82, of Frostburg passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Born on December 26, 1942 to the late Esther (Paugh) and Melvin Nelson. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her first husband, Glenn Lloyd Hay; twin sisters, Carolyn and Marilyn Nelson; son, Kevin Davis and grandson, Devin Booth.
Karen was a member of the Farrady Post #24 American Legion and the Cresaptown Eagles.
Surviving are her daughters, Alana Miller and husband Jim, Rebecca Glaze and husband Rick, Kathy Lintz and husband Mark; daughter in law, Julie Davis, grandchildren, Dusty Booth Jr. and wife Kat, Dirk Booth, Sarah Herron and husband Shaun, Alicia Booth, Coty Lintz and wife Sierra; ten great grandchildren and one the way.
Karen was cremated in accordance with her wishes and inurnment will be in Rockwood Cemetery with her first husband.
No public services will be held.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, MD 21532
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