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Karen Leigh Arms obituary, Tazewell, VA

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Karen Arms Obituary

Karen Leigh Arms, age 68, of Cedar Bluff, VA, passed away at Bristol Regional Hospital on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Karen was born on July 13, 1957, in Richlands, VA to the late John Woodrow Beavers and Leoma Robinette Beavers. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a graduate of Richlands High School Class of 1975 and a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Lindsey. Those left to cherish her memory: Her husband, Gary Arms Sons: Jeremy Gavin Arms and wife, Angela of North Tazewell, VA Garrett Remington Creed Arms and wife, Melissa of Richlands, VA Chadley Jacob "CJ" Arms and wife, Sally of Richmond, VA Grandchildren: Laryssa Faith Arms, TJ Stiltner, Caelyn Grace Arms, Branson Garrett Wayne Arms, Azaleya Hope Arms, Curtis June Arms Sisters: Mary Ruth Steele of Cedar Bluff, VA Peggy Beavers of Bristol, VA Patricia Beavers of Claypool Hill, VA Funeral services for Karen Leigh Arms will be conducted Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Danny Houchins officiating. Burial will follow at the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands, VA. Pallbearers will be: Bill Richardson, Jason Matthews, Jonathan Cunningham, Taylor Lindsey, Logan Steele, CJ Arms, TJ Stiltner, and John Michael Cunningham. Friends may visit with the family from 12pm until the time of service. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

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Published by WVVA on Oct. 20, 2025.

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12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Hurst-Scott Funeral Home

1401 2nd Street, Richlands, VA 24641

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22

Funeral

2:00 p.m.

Hurst-Scott Funeral Home

1401 2nd Street, Richlands, VA 24641

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1401 2nd Street, Richlands, VA 24641

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