Karen Sue Gaines, 66, was born on September 24, 1957 in Dallas, TX, the daughter of Thomas Breedlove and Inez (Baker) Breedlove. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Karen was a resident of Garvin for more than 14 years. Karen married the love of her life, Kenneth Gaines in Clarksville, TX. She was a member of the Swink Full Gospel Church and enjoyed watching old movies. Karen also liked to read, travel and loved playing computer games. Her greatest joy in life was her family and though her passing has left a void in their lives, her memory will live on through them.

Karen is survived by her loving family, husband, Kenneth Gaines; daughters, Jennifer Yarborough and husband, David of Waco, TX and Rebekah Gaines of Idabel, OK; son, Joseph Dale Gaines and wife, Lisa of Winnsboro, TX; sister, Diana Ransom and husband, Randy; grandchildren, Breanna Stamp, Natalie Yarborough, Jessie Gaines, Dodge Gaines, Shyann Gaines, and Forrest Gaines; great-grandchildren, Sophie Stamp, and Gentry Gidley; along with a host of other family, friends and loved ones.