Karen Ralston Obituary
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Karen was a member of the Bentonville Christian Union Church as well as an honorary member of the Ladies Auxiliary at Manchester Veterans Club.
She is survived by her beloved daughter, Tracy (Trevor) Spires; grandchildren, Kiersten, Gracelyn and Parker Spires; siblings, Sharon (Mark) Flora and Ray (Michael Klapp) McCollum as well as many close family members.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 11:00 AM, until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 noon, Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Wilson Funeral Home, 35 W. Second St., Manchester. Burial will follow at Manchester Cemetery.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Manchester Veterans Club.
Please sign her online tribute wall at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com
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