Karen Graham

Karen Graham obituary, Stanberry, MO

Karen Graham

Karen Graham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Poland-Thompson Funeral Home on Dec. 23, 2025.
Karen L. Graham

1939-2025

Stanberry, Missouri- Karen Lynn Graham, 86, passed away December 22, 2025.

She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 27, 1939 to Leroy and Arlee (Lundberg) Johnson.

Karen worked in St. Joseph where she managed apartment complexes for several years, later working as a night manager at Walmart before retiring.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Glenwood and grandson, Ryan Browning.

Survivors: 3 daughters, Sheryl McCrea, Stanberry, Missouri, Lori Browning, Maysville, Missouri, Glenda Brown, St. Joseph, Missouri; 2 brothers, Barry (Patti) Johnson, Waco, Texas, Dennis Johnson, Groesbeck, Texas; 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Online condolences: www.polandthompson.com

Arrangements by Poland Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron, MO.

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