Karen Sue West

Karen Sue West obituary, Paducah, KY

Karen Sue West

Karen West Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughes Funeral Home - Paducah on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Karen Sue West "Towboat Cookie", 64, of Calvert City passed away at 7:09 AM on May 27, 2025 at Oakview Nursing & Rehab in Calvert City.
Karen was a Towboat Cook and she was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by one brother, Ernest Clark of TX; one sister, Connie Sisco of MO; one niece, Helen Mudge; four nephews, Jason Sisco, Curtis Mudge, Oliver Mudge, Kenneth Mudge; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth Deloris Babcock and Charles Clifford Clark; husband, Johnny West; stepson, Eddie Ray.
There will be no service or visitation held at this time.
You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.hughesfuneral.com.
Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
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